Coping with cognitive errors in adults’ assumptions: an approach of transformative learning with the lens of cognitive psychotherapy

• Main Authors: RIGALOU, CHRISTINA, VORVILAS, GEORGE
• Format: Online
• Language: English
• Published: Urray 2016
• Subjects: Classical Mechanics principles, Quantum Mechanics basic principles, wave in Quantum Mechanics. Copenhagen interpretation, Everett III interpretation; Lifelong learning, perceptions, students; Cognitive ergonomics, space ergonomics, computer laboratory; Bologna Process, globalisation, policy ensemble, higher education, discourse; Cognitive errors, dysfunctional assumptions, cognitive psychotherapy, transformative learning; Undergraduate specialization, painting, South-South Nigeria, last millennium, survey and Universities; Physical Science teacher, teacher training, pedagogical content knowledge, didactic transposition; Textbooks, evaluation, teacher, student, educational policy; Cultural capital, educational expectations, occupational expectations, primary school, natives, immigrants; Precursor model, socio cognitive approach, primary education, light, shadow; Art education, artistic creation, education, subjective teaching, creation; Didactic transposition, science education, manual analysis, atom

According to Transformative Learning Theory, people interpret, assimilate and transform new experiences based on their socially shaped, taken-for-granted assumptions. People tend to reflect on their assumptions when they face a disorienting dilemma that makes those assumptions dysfunctional. The adu...