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Mezirow's Theory, 2005.
A discussion on the theory of Mezirow and its basis.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, £ 37.95
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The paper discusses Mezirow's theory as based on two statements from the philosopher Socrates. The paper describes his theory and that the concept of the unexamined life is taken by Mezirow to refer to the untransformed life while knowing oneself refers to the need for critical self reflection.
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"Mezirow's Reframing, Newman, and My Experience Mezirow (2000) bases his theory on two statements from the philosopher Socrates. The first is that "An unexamined life is not worth living", and the second statement is "Know thyself" (King, 2002, p. 111). The concept of the unexamined life is taken by Mezirow (2000) to refer to the untransformed life, while knowing oneself refers to the need for critical self-reflection. Transformation theory uses those ideas as well as the concept of puzzles for connecting pieces in a set frame to demonstrate "how we learn to negotiate and act on our own purposes, values, feelings and meanings rather than those we have uncritically assimilated from others" (King, 2002, p. 111)."
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Transformative Learning theory, 2005.
An overview of Jack Mezirow's theory of transformative learning.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper looks at the transformative learning theory of Jack Mezirow, and an alternative perspective on the theory by Robert Boyd. It looks at the transformative learning process and how it is thought to work by examining the transformative process in changing a person's perspective of the world.
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"Transformative learning theory, developed by Jack Mezirow, states that learning occurs through autonomous thinking and that the centrality of experience, critical thinking and rational discourse, are three common themes in transformative learning. Transformative learning theory was developed by Mezirow and, although he is the major developer of the theory, other perspectives on the theory have emerged based on the work of Robert Boyd. Mezirow's theory developed into a comprehensive and complex description of how learners construe, validate and reformulate the meaning of their experience."
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Critical Thinking and Conflict Resolution, 2002.
Explains how the theories of critical thinking could be taught to and used by adults in conflict resolution situations.
1,247 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper explains how conflict is part of everyday life, yet many adults fail to achieve successful conflict revolution. It examines the theory of critical thinking, which is one approach that shows promise, and what is needed is adult education to teach peace as the key to personal and social change. It discusses how critical thinking emerges form the theories of Mezirow and Brookfield and enables the individual to think differently about conflict. Critical thinking leads to conflict resolution, and the theoretical assumptions and alternatives are noted by the author as he shows different strategies for conflict resolution leading to suggestions for practical techniques to teach critical thinking and relate it to conflict resolution.
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"The individual and his or her work situation are affected by how they handle such issues as conflict resolution, stress management, interpersonal communication, and non-verbal communication. These dimensions of everyday life have to be addressed by everyone, and how well they manage to do this determines their own sense of well-being and self-esteem on the one hand, and how they are viewed by observers on the other. There is a considerable body of literature indicating how important these dimensions are to the person and to the person's social standing as well as offering advice and guidance on how best to achieve control of these dimensions. O. Randall Braman indicates the importance of the issue and calls on educators to fulfill their function of preparing the young for their adult roles in life by "teaching peace to adults" through the application of critical thinking to conflict situations."
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Adult Learning, 2005.
This paper explores the importance of adult learning and education according to many cognitive theories.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, £ 62.95
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The paper examines Jean Piaget, Carl Rogers, Jack Mezirow, Lev Vygotsky, Robert Maslow, Malcolm Knowles and their peers and explains that they are all in agreement that adults should seek to understand society and develop the skills required to influence social change. The paper discusses that Knowles has noted how the fate of humanity depends upon the intelligence, skill and compassion of average citizens, so it is incumbent upon us to pursue adult education throughout our lives, for we should never stop learning. The paper adds how knowledge is our best tool, and it can best be gained through education.
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"In their own ways, the adult learning theorists we have studied in class and in our assigned texts have identified and offered basically similar theoretical principles concerning the adult learning process. In the broadest sense, they agree that in social terms,\ adult learners should strive to understand the human experience, and familiarize themselves with the knowledge, great ideas and hallowed traditions of human civilization. Jean Piaget, Carl Rogers, Jack Mezirow, Lev Vygotsky, Robert Maslow, Malcolm Knowles and their peers are in agreement that adults should seek to understand society and develop the skills required to influence social change."
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