Adolescents' Self-Described Transformations and Their Alignment with Transformative Learning Theory
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-antioch14861878348207182021-08-03T06:39:57Z Adolescents' Self-Described Transformations and Their Alignment with Transformative Learning Theory Larson, Katie Titus Developmental Psychology Education Education Philosophy Educational Psychology Personal Relationships Philosophy Teaching Womens Studies Pedagogy Transformative Learning Transformative Incident Shift in Consciousness Adolescent Development Self-Reflection Phenomenology Cooperative Inquiry Perspective Shifts Relationships Leadership Development Transformative Education Co-Research This phenomenological, collaborative inquiry explored the depth of two adolescent girls’ lived experiences during their high school years and the degree to which their self-described transformative incidents aligned with transformative learning theory. Traditionally this theory has been reserved for adults, yet the current paradigm may have overlooked the capabilities of modern adolescents to not only experience, but to describe and interpret transformative learning in ways both similar to and unique from adults. My two 19-year-old co-researchers and I examined four years of their self-identified transformative incidents by breaking them into components, analyzing the language within, and seeking evidence of critical self-reflection throughout; and then compared the extent to which the incidents aligned with the frameworks of adult transformative learning theory. Findings indicate that the co-researchers did experience transformative learning as defined by several theorists and exhibited both adult-like capabilities of: critical self-reflection, rational discourse, and reflective action; and adolescent-like aspects of: the development of identity, self-authorship, and empathy. This study challenges current assumptions in the theory and adds to the holism of the field. This Dissertation is available in Open Access at AURA: Antioch University Repository and Archive, http://aura.antioch.edu and OhioLink ETD Center, http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd 2017-03-02 English text Antioch University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1486187834820718 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1486187834820718 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Developmental Psychology Education Education Philosophy Educational Psychology Personal Relationships Philosophy Teaching Womens Studies Pedagogy Transformative Learning Transformative Incident Shift in Consciousness Adolescent Development Self-Reflection Phenomenology Cooperative Inquiry Perspective Shifts Relationships Leadership Development Transformative Education Co-Research |
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Adolescents' Self-Described Transformations and Their Alignment with Transformative Learning Theory |
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