The theory of transformative learning has been explored by different theorists and scholars. However, few scholars have made an attempt to make a comparison between transformative learning and Confucianism or between transformative learning and andragogy. The authors of this article address these comparisons to develop new and different insights to guide Web-based teaching and learning. Indeed,...

critical pedagogy (cp) empowers l2 learners to have a voice in the classroom and in the society. this study was an attempt to investigate whether the current classroom discourse  in  iran  can  endow  the  l2  learners with  a  critical  awareness  to  actively transform their learning processes and creatively engage in collaborative dialogues to construct new knowledge. to this end, the discou...

This study aims to explore how deliver a transformational learning experience in an online classroom. Using qualitative action research, it examined expectations and of learners who participated event marketing undergraduate course for term. finds that experiential lessons, such as storytelling lectures collaborative project requirements, the teacher’s caring attitude enthusiasm help master con...

the application of critical pedagogy in educational contexts has received adequate research attention over the last decades. the main focus of this strand of research has, however, been on raising awareness of the educators. nevertheless, little is known about the consequences of the violation of critical pedagogy principles from efl teacher trainers’ perspectives. to begin to address this gap ...

Abstract The current research explores the transformative potential of Design Thinking (DT) pedagogy in Higher Sustainability Education (HSE) a hybrid (mix online and face-to-face) setting. case study examined Field Exercise Science (FESS) course, using DT pedagogy, HSE program at university Japan. critical learning experiences (i.e., signs learning) were captured to investigate whether has all...

This paper reports on the continual effort of Knowledge Building Community (KBC) connecting teachers within and across schools for knowledge creation community building during COVID-19 disruptions. During this crisis, around world are challenged with issues implementing online learning. Three areas misalignment were identified: disjoint in learning home-school separation, piecemeal technologies...

This case study explores the experiences of nine female-identifying feminist public educators working with Ontario, Canada, sexual assault centres who regularly facilitate discussions about consent and gender-based violence in schools, post-secondary institutions, community workshops. The discuss their adaptation “inoculations” for inspiring transformative learning audiences, ways which practic...

This article constitutes a critique from the inside of constructivist pedagogy. It begins with a short history of constructivist pedagogy and its relationship to constructivist learning theory. It then addresses four issues in the ways in which constructivist pedagogy are being approached in research and practice. The first issue recommends more of a research focus on student learning in classr...

Purpose In the research literature relevant to open educational practices (OEP), terms “students” or “learners” often refer individuals engaging in formal study. This study aims broaden conception of learners include those who engage with continuing professional development learning. The focussed on one intersection OEP equity pedagogy for these learners. Design/methodology/approach Guided by t...

Most law school mediation courses teach a set of problem-solving skills that are seen as useful in lawyering and that are also taught in other lawyering skills courses. By contrast, some mediation courses present a relatively new approach called “transformative mediation” and teach a different set of skills focused primarily on “interactional support” rather than on problem solving. This Articl...