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Adult learning and reflection: assumptions and practices in higher education and training

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Title: Adult learning and reflection: assumptions and practices in higher education and training

Abstract: Adult learning theories attribute to reflection a key role in the learning process, in order to enhance the previous experience and to guide the future one, or to encourage awareness about implicit assumptions. The role of reflection in adult learning has recently been investigated as focus of the project Strategic Partnership Erasmus + REFLECT – Reflection as Transferable Core Competence in Higher and Adult Education which involved faculty and trainers of the non-formal sector.The contribution will recall briefly, in its first part, some of the best known reflective learning models: the Reflective Practice defined by Schön (1983, 1987), the Experiential Learning model according with Boud, Keogh and Walker (1985) and Critical Reflection as part of Transformative Learning Theory developed by Mezirow (1991, 1998). In the second part, the results of two focusgroups, drawn from the literature analyzed and conducted with 14 among faculty and trainers involved in the REFLECT project will be presented. Considerations about the role of reflection in the learning process, strategies and proposals to encourage it as well as critical issues and ways for development will be traced.

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Title: Il ruolo della riflessione nell'apprendimento degli adulti: rappresentazioni e pratiche nella didattica universitaria e nella formazione

Abstract: Il contributo richiamerà brevemente, nella sua prima parte, alcuni tra i più noti modelli di apprendimento riflessivo: la Reflective Practice definita da Schön (1983, 1987), il modello di Experiential Learning di Boud, Keogh e Walker (1985) e la Critical Reflection, nel quadro della TransformativeLearning Theory elaborata da Mezirow (1991, 1998). Nella seconda parte, verranno presentanti i risultati di due focus group, elaborati a partire dalla letteratura analizzata e condotti con 14 tra docenti universitari e formatori coinvolti nel progetto REFLECT con l'obiettivo di raccogliere le rappresentazioni degli stessi in merito al ruolo della riflessione nei processi di apprendimento,le strategie adottate e proposte per incoraggiarla oltre che le criticità incontrate e le prospettive di sviluppo. Le teorie dell'apprendimento degli adulti attribuiscono alla riflessione un ruolo chiave nel processo di apprendimento, riconoscendola talvolta come snodo che valorizza l'esperienza pregressa ene orienta quella futura, talaltra eleggendola strumento che favorisce la consapevolezza delle proprie premesse implicite. Il ruolo della riflessione nell'apprendimento adulto è stato recentemente indagato nell'ambito del progetto Strategic Partnership Erasmus+ REFLECT – Reflection as CoreTransferable Competence in Higher and Adult Education che ha visto coinvolti docenti universitari e formatori del settore non-formale, entrambi promotori, nella loro pratica didattica e formativa, di spazi e strategie di riflessione.

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Title: Le rôle de la réflexion dans l'apprentissage des adultes: représentations et pratiques dans l'enseignement et la formation universitaires

Abstract: La contribution rappellera brièvement, dans sa première partie, certains des modèles d'apprentissage réflexive les plus connus: la pratique réflexive définie par Schön (1983, 1987), le modèle d'apprentissage expérientiel du Boud, Keogh et Walker (1985) et la réflexion critique, dans le cadre de la théorie transformative développée par Mezirow (1991, 1998).Dans la deuxième partie, les résultats de deux groupes de discussion seront présentés, développés à partir de la littérature analysée et menée avec 14 entre les enseignants de l'université et les formateurs impliqués dans le projet de réflexion dans le but de collecter les représentations de la même chose concernant le rôle de la réflexion dans les processus d'apprentissage, les stratégies adoptées et les propositions pour l'encourager ainsi que les questions critiques et les perspectives de développement.Les théories de l'apprentissage des adultes attribuent à la réflexion un rôle clé dans le processus d'apprentissage, le reconnaissant parfois comme une jonction qui améliore l'expérience précédente ENERENT le futur, Talaltra l'élitant un outil qui favorise la conscience de ses prémisses implicites.Le rôle de la réflexion dans l'apprentissage des adultes a récemment été étudié dans le cadre du partenariat stratégique Erasmus + Reflect-Reflection en tant que projet de compétence crétransfable dans une éducation supérieure et adulte qui impliquait des enseignants universitaires et des formateurs du secteur non formel, les deux promoteurs, dans leur pratique d'enseignement et de formation, des espaces et des stratégies de réflexion. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

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Title: El papel de la reflexión en el aprendizaje de adultos: representaciones y prácticas en la enseñanza y capacitación universitaria

Abstract: La contribución recordará brevemente, en su primera parte, algunos de los modelos de aprendizaje reflexivo más conocidos: la práctica reflexiva definida por Schön (1983, 1987), el modelo de aprendizaje experimental del Boud, Keogh y Walker (1985) y la reflexión crítica, en el marco de la teoría transformadora, desarrollado por Mezirow (1991, 1998).En la segunda parte, se presentarán los resultados de dos grupos focales, desarrollados a partir de la literatura analizada y realizada con 14 entre maestros universitarios y entrenadores involucrados en el proyecto Reflect con el objetivo de recopilar las representaciones de la misma con respecto al papel de reflexión en los procesos de aprendizaje, las estrategias adoptadas y las propuestas para alentarlo así como las cuestiones críticas y las perspectivas de desarrollo.Las teorías del aprendizaje de adultos atribuyen a la reflexión un papel clave en el proceso de aprendizaje, a veces reconociéndolo como una unión que mejora la experiencia previa que orienta al futuro, Talaltra elige una herramienta que favorece la conciencia de sus premisas implícitas.El papel de la reflexión en el aprendizaje de adultos se ha investigado recientemente como parte de la asociación estratégica Erasmus+ refleja la reflexión como un proyecto de competencia Creretransfable en educación superior y de adultos que involucró a maestros universitarios y entrenadores del sector no formal, ambos promotores, en su práctica de enseñanza y capacitación, de espacios y estrategias para reflexión. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

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Title: O papel da reflexão na aprendizagem de adultos: representações e práticas no ensino e treinamento universitários

Abstract: A contribuição se lembrará brevemente, em sua primeira parte, alguns dos modelos de aprendizado reflexivo mais conhecidos: a prática reflexiva definida por Schön (1983, 1987), o modelo de aprendizado experimental do Boud, Keogh e Walker (1985) e a reflexão crítica, na estrutura da teoria transformadora desenvolvida por Mezirow (1991, 1998).Na segunda parte, serão apresentados os resultados de dois grupos focais, desenvolvidos a partir da literatura analisada e conduzida com 14 entre professores universitários e treinadores envolvidos no projeto Refletir com o objetivo de coletar as representações da mesma em relação ao papel da reflexão nos processos de aprendizagem, as estratégias adotadas e propostas para incentivá -lo, bem como as questões críticas e as perspectivas de desenvolvimento.As teorias da aprendizagem de adultos atribuem à reflexão um papel fundamental no processo de aprendizagem, às vezes reconhecendo -o como uma junção que aprimora a experiência anterior e os futuros, o Talaltra o elegendo uma ferramenta que favorece a conscientização de suas premissas implícitas.O papel da reflexão na aprendizagem de adultos foi recentemente investigado como parte da parceria estratégica Erasmus+ reflete-reflexão como projeto de competência creretransfeável em educação superior e adulta, que envolveu professores universitários e treinadores do setor não formal, ambos promotores, em suas práticas de ensino e treinamento, de espaços e estratégias para reflexão. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

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