Transformative Teaching and Learning in E-Learning Environments

Transformative learning involves changing perspectives or frames of reference by critically reflecting on personal assumptions, biases and beliefs and then consciously making and implementing plans that bring about new ways of defining and interpreting beliefs, habits of mind, or points of view. This course provides an overview of transformative learning theory and challenges learners to reflect on how an online education environment might be conducive to
transformative learning. Participants will explore approaches for implementing these theories in online environments whereby the learner is regarded as being actively engaged through critical reflection and discourse to question assumptions, expectations, and context. The course emphasizes the role of the online instructor as facilitator who builds an open environment for meaningful dialogue and reflection.