Life Transitions, Daily Living, and Transformative Learning

2026-02-19

Major life transitions pose considerable challenges that require learning, much of which is transformative in nature. When navigating life transitions, it is often through the experiences of daily living that significant challenges must be addressed and transformative learning processes take place. This chapter draws upon the story of a Ukrainian war refugee and her experience – transitioning to life as a war refugee living in a new country – to illustrate the learning involved through daily living during a time of transition. Four themes are explored: changing contexts, daily activities and routines, navigating liminality, and social activities and interactions.

Pluralism as a Principle of Democracy

Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning · 2025-01-01

Solidarity as a Principle of Democracy

Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning · 2025-01-01

Embedding Principles of Democracy into Norms of Interaction

Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning · 2025-01-01

Autonomy as a Principle of Democracy

Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning · 2025-01-01

A Framework for Lifelong Civic Learning

Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning · 2025-01-01

Venues of Adult Civic Learning

Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning · 2025-01-01

Tensions and Interactions Between Principles of Democracy

Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning · 2025-01-01

Transformative Learning

2025-03-12

Rooted in the pioneering work of Jack Mezirow, transformative learning theory has evolved over the decades since its introduction to become a cornerstone in understanding how individuals undergo significant cognitive and emotional shifts, challenging and reconstructing their fundamental beliefs, values, and worldviews. After undergoing this transformation, the learner is profoundly changed and no longer looks at nor interacts with the world in the same way. This chapter delves into the concept of transformative learning, drawing on Mezirow's seminal contributions and integrating Hoggan's (2016) typology to clarify the discussion of its multifaceted nature and implications for the learning of civic capacities.

Traditions of Democracy

Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning · 2025-01-01