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Title: Considering Transformative Learning for Adolescents Enrolled at Semester Schools
Language: English
Authors: Meerts-Brandsma, Lisa (ORCID 0000-0002-9563-8220), Sibthorp, Jim
Source: Journal of Transformative Education. Jan 2021 19(1):7-28.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, High School Students, Adolescents, Student Attitudes, Semester System, Experiential Learning, Reflection, Teacher Student Relationship, Educational Environment, Individual Development, Self Concept
DOI: 10.1177/1541344620936779
ISSN: 1541-3446
Abstract: This study examines semester schools, which have elements associated with transformative learning, and an adolescent population, where transformative learning has less commonly been studied. We administered the Learning Activities Survey pre/post semester (n = 173) and followed the survey with semistructured interviews (n = 30) to assess whether students experienced Mezirow's stages of transformative learning and achieved perspective transformation. Our results suggest that adolescents experience the stages of transformative learning more frequently at semester schools than at their originating schools. However, while students said they achieved perspective transformation on the surveys, interviews revealed that the outcome might better be described as a cycle of identity formation. Students said that the relationships with teachers and students, time for reflection, and the structure of the semester were important to their learning. Specifically, a supportive but challenging environment provided content that they reflected on to gain insight into their values and beliefs.
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