Meaningful Learning is Transformative AND Initially Uncomfortable

     "Fundamentally, transformative learning is a process whereby individuals engage in critical reflection to develop new perspectives, skills, and behaviors.

     Specifically, the process of transformative learning begins with experiencing a disorienting dilemma**, which is a life event that causes the learner to pause and question underlying beliefs and assumptions. The next and perhaps the most important phase is critically reflecting on the disorienting dilemma to expose the learner’s limitations and areas for improvement. The learner then addresses these limitations by acquiring new knowledge, skills, or attitudes. Ultimately, these newly developed skills will transform the learner by providing him or her with fresh perspectives and powerful means for enacting improvement." 

       Wittich CM et al. "Transformative Learning: A Framework Using Critical Reflection to Link the Improvement Competencies in Graduate Medical Education." Academic Medicine 2010; 85(11): 1790-3.

     ** a minor "shipwreck": http://healthyhealers.blogspot.ca/2012/05/self-concept-worldview.html

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