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Τετάρτη 18 Μαΐου 2016

Reset Modernity! and Mezirow's theory of transformative learning

Another way to look on the change that AIME and Reset Modernity! push for, one that gives more attention to individual agency, is Mezirow's theory of transformative learning (a quite respected theory in adult leraning)
For example in Mezirow, J. (2009). (An overview on transformative learning. In K. Illeris (Ed.), Contemporary theories of learning: Learning theorists… In Their Own Words, vol. 90.) Mezirow proposed a sequence of steps that to a certain degree describe the path of transformative learning

  • a disorienting dilemma; (this is amply represented in Reset Modernity!)
  • self-examination with feelings of fear, anger, guilt, or shame; (It does not seem to me that there is much support for that. It seems to me that the palet of emotions in Reset Modernity! is limited)
  • a critical assessment of assumptions; (Again this probably is represented quite well in Reset Modernity!)
  • recognition that one’s discontent and the process of transformation are shared;(the f2f interaction and possibly the tweeter may help but I wander how come we don't see mentioned the king of Web2.0: facebook)
  • exploration of options for new roles, relationships, and action; (it is not clear if any support is provided for this. A funny thought: Political parties and political movements could have check points where they would propose their own agendas of going beyond modernity
  • planning a course of action;(is there anything in this direction?)
  • acquiring knowledge and skills for implementing one’s plans; (where from? Apart from starting to question the modern condition what sources of knowledge and skills are proposed to the participants of Rest Modernity! ?)
  • provisional trying of new roles; (this is out of what reset modernity! could offer)
  • building competence and self-confidence in new roles and relationships; and
  • a reintegration into one’s life on the basis of conditions dictated by one’s new perspective.” (same remarks for the last two)

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