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Peer reviewedCranton, Patricia; King, Kathleen P. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2003
Transformative learning theory provides a framework for development of authentic, individuated, critically reflective practitioners. Strategies for transformative professional development include action plans, reflective activities, case studies, and critical theory discussions. (Contains 17 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Educational Objectives, Professional Development, Reflective Teaching
Peer reviewedLawler, Patricia A.; King, Kathleen P. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2003
An integrative approach views professional development for adult educators as learner centered and transformative; it should address motivation and technology. A new vision of professional development reconceptualizes the process to include understanding of contexts, active learning, reflection, and dialogue. (SK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Adult Educators, Educational Environment, Professional Development
