Jane Dosemagen November 6, 1999

Researching Relevant Professional Education Learning Task #2: Seeking Out Useful Information

The 3 professional journals and the book that I chose to read regarding my content area information are as follows. All of the readings I chose support my original question when I entered this program which was how to best reach youth through teaching. One of the ways I've learned to best reach youth through teaching is by Transformative Learning, so most of my readings discuss this way of learning and teaching.

1. Cohen, L.R. (1997). I ain't so smart and you ain't so dumb: Personal reassessment in transformative learning. In P. Cranton. (Ed.), Transformative learning in action: Insights from practie (pp. 61-68). New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 74, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

2. Lee, G.V., & Barnett, B.G. (1994). Using Reflective Questioning to Promote Collaborative Dialogue. Journal of Staff Development, 15(1), 16 - 21.

3. Jones, R. (1998, December). Researchers ways to raise student achievement. School Board Journal, 19-26.

4. Cranton, P. (1994). Understanding and Promoting Transformative Learning: A Guide for Educators of Adults. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

I have documented this information in a binder in which I keep adding more references, articles, quotes, and notes.

This information enhances my desire to learn more about how people learn best, especially youth. My short term goals are enhanced as this information adds to my collection of information which will go into my research project for this Masters of Education. My long term goals are enhanced as this information pertains to learning and teaching. I hope to someday get a teaching certificate and teach.

-- Anonymous, November 08, 1999