Perspective transformation: The union of the head space and the heart space

Maxine Mitchell; Shirley Reushle

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Perspective transformation: The union of the head space and the heart space

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Perspective transformation: The union of the head space and the heart space

Maxine Mitchell and Shirley Reushle

Proceedings of the 11th International Transformative Learning Network, pp.538-545

International Transformative Learning Network: Spaces of Transformation and Transformation of Space, 11th (New York, United States, 23-Oct-2014–26-Oct-2014)

Columbia University, Teachers College

2014

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Specialist Studies in Education

This paper introduces a conceptual study that has emerged from my developing PhD study. The conceptual paper contends that for perspective transformation to be actualised, it requires an awareness of the union of the head space and the heart space. Central to the union is the unique nature of an individual's meaning structures that selectively shape and delimit the ways of interpreting experiences (Mezirow, 2000). Unity is prone to fluctuations within the four steps of the transformative learning process - (a) a trigger or disorienting dilemma, (b) critical reflection, (c) discourse with another, and (d) action (Henderson, 2010). The paper will illuminate the inner awakening of our head space and our heart space as we participate in life. The inner workings of this conceptual study are then weaved back through my emerging PhD study by surfacing the transformative learning connection.

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Title: Perspective transformation: The union of the head space and the heart space
Authors: Maxine Mitchell (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
Shirley Reushle (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
Contributors: Aliki Nicolaides (Editor)
Dyan Holt (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the 11th International Transformative Learning Network, pp.538-545
Conference details: International Transformative Learning Network: Spaces of Transformation and Transformation of Space, 11th (New York, United States, 23-Oct-2014–26-Oct-2014)
Publisher: Columbia University, Teachers College
Date published: 2014
Organisation Unit: Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451022002621
Output Type: Conference paper

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