The contribution of transformative learning theory to the practice of participatory research and extension: Theoretical reflections

Agriculture and Human Values

Volumn 22, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 127-136

  Percy, Rachel ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Dialogue; Experiential learning; Mezirow; Participatory research and extension; Participatory technology development; Reflection; Transformative learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 20444451709     PISSN: 0889048X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10460-004-8273-1     Document Type: Article

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