Τhe Transformative Impact of the Hellenic Open University in Education
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
The purpose of the research is the exploration of the transformative influence of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) on the educational practice of Secondary Education teachers who have completed or are currently completing their studying at HOU Postgraduate Program of Adult Education. A qualitative methodology was chosen and the semi-constructed interview is the selected tool for the data collection. Ten cases of Secondary Education teachers having completed or promptly completing the HOU Postgraduate Program of Adult Education comprise the sample; the convenience sampling strategy was used to choose them. The data obtained were analyzed and processed by the content analysis method. The interpretation of the data was based on the theory of transformative learning. The research questions are related to the investigation of the perceptions regarding the activation of critical reflection and the implementation of transformative learning by the sampled teachers. It was revealed that attending the HOU Adult Education program, students achieve activation of critical reflection, since assumptions relating to the practice of teachers undergo critical scrutiny and, consequently, a change in the applied educational practice is ensued. Keywords: theories of adult learning, active learning techniques, self-directed learning, critical reflection, transformative learning, Hellenic Open University (HOU).
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Vasiliki Brinia, Alkiviadis Zarogiannis
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