The handbook of transformative learning
Subtitle: theory, research, and practice
By: Edward W. Taylor, Patricia Cranton, and associates
Contributors: Cranton, Patricia
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2012
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 598
ISBN-13: 9780470590720
Subjects: Transformative learning; Adult learning; Adult education; EDUCATION / Adult & Continuing Education
Description: "The Handbook of Transformative Learning provides a comprehensive and critical review of more than three decades of theory development, research, and practice in Transformative Learning (TL). It will help adult educators understand what transformative learning is, distinguish it from other forms of learning, and foster it in their practice. The book covers five broad areas: historical, theoretical, practical, research, and future perspective. It is   comprehensive, interdisciplinary, critical, reflective, and accessible to a wide audience of interested scholars, students, and practitioners. Co-edited by leading experts in the field with an advisory group of prominent authorities, this handbook is the leading resource for the field"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.