Abstract
This pilot study qualitatively sought to examine how study abroad programs in Third-World countries provide a means of fostering perspective transformation in adult learners. A diverse group of students and faculty from four cooperating universities participated in a six-week study abroad program in Africa. It examined the concepts of perspective transformation, transformative learning, and critical reflection.
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Recommended Citation
Sanders, K. A.,
&
Morgan, M.
(2001).
Study Abroad Programs: A Mirror for Adult Learning and Perspective Transformation.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2001/papers/62
Study Abroad Programs: A Mirror for Adult Learning and Perspective Transformation
This pilot study qualitatively sought to examine how study abroad programs in Third-World countries provide a means of fostering perspective transformation in adult learners. A diverse group of students and faculty from four cooperating universities participated in a six-week study abroad program in Africa. It examined the concepts of perspective transformation, transformative learning, and critical reflection.
