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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 14 2022 | None
Meaning and Scope of Transformative Learning: Vision of A School Teacher
Savita Joon, Dr Akhilesh Kumar Dwivedi
Pages: 2963-2967
Abstract
The overarching objective of education resides in the cultivation of individuals who embody the qualities of exemplary human beings, characterized by a profound sense of civic responsibility and a steadfast commitment to moral principles. However, despite the acquisition of numerous academic accolades and certifications, one's ability to attain a state of tranquility in life remains elusive. A dissonance arises between the conceptual framework he espouses and the empirical observations he encounters within the realm of practical reality. The contemporary educational landscape necessitates the emergence of a novel paradigm wherein students are imbued with the capacity to engage in critical analysis, thereby facilitating the introspective examination of prevailing circumstances, established ideologies, and belief systems, with the ultimate objective of interrogating and contesting notions that are deleterious to the well-being of humanity. Transformative learning provides an expansive opportunity for students to engage in critical analysis of various situations, thereby facilitating a process of reflection upon their existing notions and belief systems. The pivotal significance of the educator's role in this context cannot be overstated, as they curate and orchestrate pedagogical environments within the confines of the classroom that engender and foster robust and constructive dialogue. The provision of opportunities for students to engage in critical examination of situations and reflection upon their manifold meanings and frames of reference facilitates the development of a disposition to embrace alternative perspectives, thereby ameliorating the prevalence of stress and conflict within the community during their maturation process.
Keywords
Transformative Learning, Value Education, Classroom Practice
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