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Transformative learning - The research question
- 1. . To investigate transformative learning in the context of digital media education . The research question: Research question by Brian McCarthy, MSc., MA., Doctoral Student. DIT.
- 2. Motivation Motivation 1 I am motivated to write my thesis, having last year completed an MSc in Creative Digital Media here in DIT I am motivated also to facilitate students acquire knowledge and skills in digital media I am motivated to foster a transformative learning and teaching environment
- 3. The main goal and specific objectives Main goal and specific objectives 2 Investigate the instantiation of transformative learning in digital media courses Evaluate transformative learning practice and methods within this context Evaluate, test and refine the core tenets of transformative theory
- 4. The research design and methodology The research design 3 Literature review informing subsequent aspects Evaluate transformative learning in digital media courses through quantitative and qualitative methods Develop quantitative methods to access digital media literacy Develop experimental conditions for testing transformative learning methods
- 5. Progress in the past academic year Proposed research methods 4 Literature review undertaken Draft paper written Draft experimental design
- 6. Progress in the past academic year Progress in past academic year 5 Literature review undertaken Draft paper written Draft experimental design
- 7. Progress in the past academic year Progress in past academic year 6 Literature review undertaken Draft paper written Draft experimental design
- 8. A succinct summary of what significant new knowledge you will bring to your research area A succinct summary of new knowledge 7 Underway to early to answer
- 9. Obstacles and problems Obstacles and problems 8 No obstacles and problems encountered
- 10. Plan for next academic year with a Gantt chart Plan for next academic year 9 Finalising data collection methods and implementation of experimental setup to carry out case study on transformative learning
- 11. Conferences attended/ papers in progress 10 Paper in progress entitled: Fostering transformative learning in a creative digital media class in a third level college Conferences/papers
- 12. Modules completed 11 Module on Pedagogical practice Module on Research methods and proposal writing Modules completed
- 13. Thank you for engaging in my presentation 12 Thank you Brian McCarthy Thank you
Editor's Notes
- So my thesis is about conceptualising the purpose and practice of fostering transformative learning. I am continuously asking myself this question - What is it about transformative learning that is most helpful in informing practice? So I intend to evaluate transformative learning practice and methods within this context. And just as important what are the effective practices for promoting transformative learning in the classroom Evaluate, test and refine the core tenets of transformative theory. All researchers in this area agree that fostering transformative learning is seen as teaching for change. The core tenets or elements are the essential components that frame a transformative approach to teaching, for example Experience, Critical reflection, Discourse and more. Consequently, how does the teaching set up in the digital media courses shape the practice of transformative learning?
- The literature review is still ongoing- it is a continuous process My first priority was to find out what research in this area is being done relating to my research question The literature review included reading from primary sources Reading around the subject To quote Rudestam and Newton 1992 p. 49 “ Build an argument not a library” . I take this on board
- My draft paper entitled ‘Fostering transformative learning in a creative digital media class in a third level college’. This paper describes how students’ experiences can be facilitated through classroom discussion, digital story writing and game development. Learning is about examining one’s assumptions, preconceived ideas, values and making changes as a result. Conceptualising transformational learning will enrich our students’ education by using digital stories and game developmen. Again I will be considering how the teaching setting shape the practice of transformative learning. I will have the opportunity whilst drafting this paper to answer questions which will be discussed in my thesis such as What are the successes, strengths and outcomes of transformative learning and equally important what are the risks, challenges and caveats when practicing if. Researching my paper has enabled me to think deeply (hopefully like my students) the underlying aims and values that inform the selection of digital media content for the focus groups. Transformative learning theory that underpins the way that digital media contents are organised The pedagogical principles that underlie the way the contents are taught, facilitated, learned and assessed
- The draft experimental design will meet the specific objects planned for my study. I will ensure that I am collecting the right type of data to answer the research question.
- The data collection period will be up on the Gannt chart The period for Data reduction will be indicated I intend to deliver a pre-course introduction (presently in discussion with my lead supervisor) to students on the concepts involved in transformative learning, “how students’ assumptions and values might change resulting in new learning” (Mazirow. 1978). For example, the students will be facilitated in the critical analysis of story extracts. Students will be shown strategies of how to reflect critically resulting in a shift in perception resulting in change (new learning). How students’ experiences can be facilitated through classroom discussion, digital story telling and game development. To quote Mazirow (2006) “..critical reflection is a core component of transformative learning”. Consequently, learning outcomes that transformative learning is taking place will be that students will examine their pre conceived ideas, recognising their assumptions that might be without foundation resulting in new learning.
- My Paper in progress - ‘Fostering transformative learning in a creative digital media class in a third level college’. This paper describes how students’ experiences can be facilitated through classroom discussion, digital story writing and game development. Learning is about examining one’s assumptions, preconceived ideas, values and making changes as a result. Conceptualising transformational learning will enrich our students’ education by using digital stories and game development because narrative learning theory will give the facilitator and student alike an understanding of the learning process.