University of La Salette - Main - Santiago City, IsabelaFIL 12

Is the experience of a disorienting dilemma the only occasion for transformative learning? If yes, why? If no, why?

Answer:

No, as stated by Mizerow (2000): Transformative learning refers to the process by which we transform our taken-for-granted frames of reference (meaning perspectives, habits of mind, mindsets) to make them more inclusive, discriminating, open, emotionally able to change, and reflective so that they may generate beliefs and opinions that will prove more true or justified to guide action.

This only indicates that there are different factors that may also contribute to transformative learning such as the habits of mind. Habit of mind is one of the things that make up our frame of reference, alongside taken-for-granted assumptions, beliefs, values, and expectations. Which may lead us to questions like: Are they good or bad habits? Should the habit be sustained or abandoned? is my frame of reference problematic, is my assumption wrong? Which could also initiate a transformative learning.