ETD RECORD
Toward transformative learning :an inquiry into the work and subsequent learning experiences of individuals who assisted Hurricane Katrina evacuees
Citation
Ficks, David B.,II.. (2010). Toward transformative learning :an inquiry into the work and subsequent learning experiences of individuals who assisted Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/etd_52.html
- Title:
- Toward transformative learning :an inquiry into the work and subsequent learning experiences of individuals who assisted Hurricane Katrina evacuees
- Author:
- Ficks, David B.,II.
- Date:
- 2010
- Keywords:
- Volunteers--Psychology--Case studies Transformative learning--Case studies Hurricane Katrina 2005
- Program:
- Education
- Abstract:
- The purpose of this multi-case study was to examine in depth the personal and learning experiences of helping professionals and volunteer helpers when challenged to assist adult Hurricane Katrina evacuees and victims in the aftermath of the disaster. The study contributes theoretically, practically and substantively to the adult education field. Participants share transformative learning experiences that they experienced as a result of the work they did. These experiences revealed two major themes. Theme one: was that helping was a catalyst for transformative personal or professional change; and theme two was that helping was a catalyst for a transformational broadening of worldview, particularly in terms of cultural learning.;In addition, the study explores practical considerations for volunteer coordinators, service-learning professionals, volunteer helpers, helping professionals and agencies providing services in crisis situations. Substantively, the study provides an in-depth account of the work of seven helpers delivering services to evacuees and victims following Hurricane Katrina.
- Description:
- Thesis (Ph. D., Education)--University of Idaho, May 10, 2010.
- Major Professor:
- Martha Yopp.
- Defense Date:
- May 10, 2010.
- Type:
- Text
- Format Original:
- viii, 124 leaves :col. ill. ;29 cm.
- Format:
- record
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