West, A., Caldwell, H., Tiplady, H. and Whewell, E. (2024) Interconnectedness, place and growth: a visual essay on transformative learning. Visual Studies. , pp. 1-6. 1472-586X.
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Abstract:
In this visual essay, personal growth, experienced by the authors, is explored and communicated through combined images and words. A theoretical framework – that of Mezirow’s (1994) transformative learning – is adapted to structure the essay, and images communicate the transformative growth experienced by the four authors through involvement in a transnational education project. Images were all taken in Bruges, a significant place for all the authors in respect to interconnectedness and growth. Bruges was the location for the culmination of the transnational project, and was a new place to all authors before their involvement in the project. Images are accompanied by captions to add a layer of meaning, but neither image nor caption is truly narrative and represents the growth experienced, rather than illustrating the activities of the project. A reflective conversation, held in Bruges, provided the captions. The visual essay provides a reflection of the interconnectedness between place, experience, growth, words and image.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
transformative learning, place, visual essay, Transnational education, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Creators:
West, A., Caldwell, H., Tiplady, H. and Whewell, E.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
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Date:
9 April 2024
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 1-6
Journal or Publication Title:
Visual Studies
Number of Pages:
2747370
Language:
English
ISSN:
1472-586X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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