The Power of Transformative Language Learning and Teaching
The field of language acquisition has been revolutionized by transformative language learning and teaching (TLLT), a methodological approach that fundamentally reimagines how adults acquire language proficiency. Unlike traditional language teaching methods, TLLT leverages deep cognitive transformation processes to achieve remarkable results. At its foundation, transformative language learning draws heavily from Mezirow's transformative learning theory in adult education. As Davidson (2019) explains, "TLLT applies Mezirow's framework of perspective transformation to the specific domain of language acquisition, targeting not just linguistic knowledge but the fundamental frames of reference through which learners engage with the target language." This integration of adult learning principles with language pedagogy represents a significant paradigm shift. The pioneering work of Leaver and Campbell (2020) established that "transformative approaches produce proficien...