The experiences of an ex-prisioner in light of transformative learning

• Autor(a) principal: Lima, Thales Batista de
• Data de Publicação: 2015
• Outros Autores: Santos, Gabriela Tavares dos, Helal, Diogo Henrique
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista Diálogo
• Texto Completo: https://revistas.unilasalle.edu.br/index.php/Dialogo/article/view/2238-9024.15.17
• topic: : Marginal Organization; Transformative Learning; Experiences.; Administração; Aprendizagem;; Organização marginal; Transformação; Experiências.

This study deals with the learning process of a person who experienced experiences in a marginal organization, those who do not fit the business context. In this case, the aim is to understand the experiences lived by a former detainee in light of the theory of transformative learning developed by Jack Mezirow. It addresses the two central conceptual axes for conducting the research, which are transformative learning and experiences. From the experiential accounts of the interviewed individual is able to reflect on how it was possible to transform your world view. Thus, the study is characterized by a qualitative approach and exploratory nature through interpretive and comprehensive analysis of the accounts. To this end, the discussion of the results is structured in three dimensions: perspectives of meaning, domains of learning and types of reflection. So, we conclude that the experiences lived by former detainee demonstrates an inspiring transformations in their learning.