Professional Development as Transformative Learning: New Perspectives for Teachers of Adults
This creative and pioneering book adapts and extAnds the transformation theory of adult learning to the professional development of adult educators. Well written and easy to read, with many examples, this volume is highly recommended.
—Jack Mezirow, emeritus professor of adult education, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Professional Development as Transformative Learning: New Perspectives for Teachers of Adults
This creative and pioneering book adapts and extAnds the transformation theory of adult learning to the professional development of adult educators. Well written and easy to read, with many examples, this volume is highly recommended.
—Jack Mezirow, emeritus professor of adult education, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Professional Development as Transformative Learning: New Perspectives for Teachers of Adults

Professional Development as Transformative Learning: New Perspectives for Teachers of Adults

by Patricia Cranton
Professional Development as Transformative Learning: New Perspectives for Teachers of Adults

Professional Development as Transformative Learning: New Perspectives for Teachers of Adults

by Patricia Cranton

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This creative and pioneering book adapts and extAnds the transformation theory of adult learning to the professional development of adult educators. Well written and easy to read, with many examples, this volume is highly recommended.
—Jack Mezirow, emeritus professor of adult education, Teachers College, Columbia University

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780787901974
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 04/19/1996
Series: Higher and Adult Education Series
Edition description: 1st ed
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 6.28(w) x 9.27(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

PATRICIA CRANTON is professor of education and director of instructional development at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. She has received awards, including selection as a Distinguished Scholar at Brock University in 1991 and, in 1993, both the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Association's Teaching Award and the Lieutenant Governor's Laurel Award for teaching excellence. Her previous books include Understanding and Promoting Transformative Learning (Jossey-Bass, 1994).

Table of Contents

1. Preparation and Development of Adult Educators.

2. Traditional Developmental Strategies.

3. Strategies for Self-Directed Development.

4. Critical Reflection.

5. Becoming a Transformative Learner.

6. Individual Differences in Educator Development.

7. Transformative Development in Work and Social Contexts.

8. Creating a New Vision for Professional Growth.

9. Strategies for the Developer.
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