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All You Need Is Love: The Role Of Relationships In Transformative Learning As Seen In Contemporary Fiction, Randee Lipson Lawrence May 2015

All You Need Is Love: The Role Of Relationships In Transformative Learning As Seen In Contemporary Fiction, Randee Lipson Lawrence

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Fiction is the major source of research data in this study of transformative learning. Personal relationships are highlighted as being pivotal to the transformative learning process. Relationships both facilitate and inhibit transformation.


Fiction Writing And Learning For Critical Citizenship:Exploring The Potential Of Reading And Writing Fiction To Foster Democratic Learning Opportunities, Patricia A. Gouthro, Susan M. Holloway, Erin Careless Jun 2011

Fiction Writing And Learning For Critical Citizenship:Exploring The Potential Of Reading And Writing Fiction To Foster Democratic Learning Opportunities, Patricia A. Gouthro, Susan M. Holloway, Erin Careless

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Drawing upon the results of a Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) funded research study, this paper examines connections between lifelong learning, citizenship and fiction writing. Using critical and feminist theoretical perspectives, the paper explores how fiction writing can provide opportunities for adult learning and can address concerns around diversity and inclusion when exploring issues around citizenship.