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Can University Be a Transformative Environment? Fostering Critical Reflection Through Art in Higher Education*

Can University Be a Transformative Environment? Fostering Critical Reflection Through Art in Higher Education*
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摘要 The uncertainty of postmodern world is a common belief. This uncertainty influences citizens in all aspects of their lives (personal, professional, social, etc.). The question arises intensively: How can people be prepared for this continuous changing? One of the suggestions presented in current literature is the development of critical reflection Educational environment can play a major role in this domain. The need for the development of critical reflection is especially noted in the higher education framework. Universities can become a "holding" environment for transformation. This study underlines the importance of preparing young students as future professionals and citizens, by developing their critical reflection. A practical method is discussed and concerns the use and benefits of the aesthetic experience in a transformative learning procedure. The research presented here is based on the application of this method and aims to the reinforcement of specific dimensions of adulthood in a university environment. The application was carried out on students of the department of educational studies at a Greek regional university. One of the topics analyzed through art was the notion of "useful knowledge" and was part of a wider range of applications that concern the process of learning
机构地区 University of Patras
出处 《Journal of Literature and Art Studies》 2012年第3期416-421,共6页 文学与艺术研究(英文版)
关键词 critical reflection ART higher education transformative learning 教育环境 大学教育 批判性 高等教育 艺术 应用程序 不确定性 青年学生
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