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AAACE 2021 Annual Conference

del 3 al 8 de October del 2021

Miramar Beach, Florida

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Transformative Learning and Conceptual Change Theory: Distinct but Complimentary

jueves, el 7 de octubre de 2021 a las 11:35–12:00 EDT
Camellia II (84)
Keywords

Transformative Learning; Conceptual Change Theory; Learning Theory and Practice

Session Abstract

Both Transformative Learning and Conceptual Change theory have been discussed for over 30 years. Despite being developed from different disciplines, drawn from largely different theory and literature, and being committed to different purposes, they share fundamental common ground. This session will highlight connections and propose significant utility for joint study.

Session Description

This session is important for those practice adult education in various contexts, as well as those who have an academic interest in the theoretical underpinnings of Conceptual Change theory (CCT), and its complex connections with Transformative Learning theory. Both Transformative Learning and Conceptual Change theory have been discussed for over 30 years. Despite being developed from different disciplines, drawn from largely different theory and literature, and being committed to different purposes, they share fundamental common ground. This session will highlight connections and propose significant utility for joint study.

Each of these approaches to education have much to offer with regards to facilitating meaningful change through discourse. While Conceptual Change theory has not been applied in this direction to the extent that Transformative Learning has, there are many powerful theoretical and practical aspects of CCT that can enhance existing Transformative Learning practices. This session will be meaningful for those interested in theory, practice, and research.

Primary Presenter

Taylor, Jonathan, Auburn University

Additional/secondary Presenters

Dr. Steven B Frye, Ph.D. - Adult Education, University of Tennessee, Steven, Tennessee Technological University
Sondermeyer, Elizabeth, Auburn University
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