Social Interactions that Produce Deep Holistic Learning for Life Long Transformative Learning Experiences

“Transformative learning is not possible in isolation” (Ross-Gordon, Gordon, Alston, Dawson, & Van Aacken, 2015). —

INTRODUCTION Transformative Learning Through Deep Social Communication Outline: How social interactions are enhanced with communication Social interaction activity Share interactions and give feedback Critical reflection Transformative Learning Through Deep Social Communication

Engagement Deep Learning Trust Communicate How social interactions are enhanced with communication Engagement Fostering ideas Teamwork Building relationships Deep Learning Understand other’s intrinsic feelings Paradigm shift Trust Developed through interactions Life long learning Sustainable relationships

Activity ! Break down into groups of four Select someone from the group to interview Communicate with each other for five minutes each One serve as interviewer and the other practice active listening Switch roles after five minutes Share with the group of four what you have learned

Tell me about your favorite vacation Topic Tell me about your favorite vacation

1 2 3 4 5 What did we learn What was the vacation Who was involved What was repeated What do they value Is there a connection

1 How do we apply this in the classroom and work place? 11/28/2018 4:39 AM 1 How do we apply this in the classroom and work place? Open Communication Take time to have an open ear © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Several details can be missed 2 Put the phones aside Engagement Several details can be missed

Make it a regular activity 3 Make it a regular activity Deep Understanding Foster new ideas Innovate

Open Dialogue Builds Trust Team Work More Efficient Trust Feels Good

This further implies that authentic communication and authentic relationships should be salient features of the community in which transformative learning occurs.  (Cotton, 2017)

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Dissertation: Tim Ellis Doctoral Candidate American College of Education 214-518-1635 timjen00@gmail.com Dissertation: The Benefits of Deploying Transformative Learning Techniques in Higher Education at the University of Central Oklahoma: A Mixed Methods Study