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Promoting Transformative Learning of Preservice Teacher through Contemplative Practices

Prasart Nuangchalerm, Veena Prachagool

Asian Social Science December 17, 2009 DOI: 10.5539/ass.v6n1p95 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Qualitative study Peer reviewed
Sample size 44
Population Preservice teachers
Intervention Contemplative practices
Topics Meditation
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Key findings The paper proposes that contemplative practices enhance transformative learning in preservice teachers, offering implications for teacher preparation programs.

Abstract

Preservice teacher is an important role to fulfill quality of education in the future. They have to be initially grown transformative learning for helping students to aware knowing and nature of knowledge. This paper explores an application of contemplative practices, which enhance transformative learning of preservice teachers. Forty four preservice teachers were participated and reflected their transformative learning through contemplative pedagogy. The result can be discussed and provide future suggestion for teacher preparation program.

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