Jay (1981, p 41; cited by Brosnan, 1998) had defined technophobia as resistance to talking about ... more Jay (1981, p 41; cited by Brosnan, 1998) had defined technophobia as resistance to talking about computers or even thinking about computers. This expert had also defined it as “fear or anxiety towards computers” and “hostile or aggressive thoughts about computers”. More recently Rosen and Weil (1990) have defined technophobia as “anxiety about current or future interactions with computers or computer-related technology”. But these definitions are not only applied to computers, they are also applied to some other technologies as basic as wrist watches (Norman, 1988). Technophobia is not only related to computer use; it is dealing with all ways where technology is involved such as Biotechnology or any other form of technology.
... To my wife; Dr Judith Hueso, for innumerable pieces of advices, thank you. To my sons, Ahmad ... more ... To my wife; Dr Judith Hueso, for innumerable pieces of advices, thank you. To my sons, Ahmad Ibn Khaled and Anwar zahir and, to my daughter Azzura Nabille for their invaluable inspiration. To my editor Betty Eichenseer, though a small word of thanks is not enough for ...
Introduction:-Mezirow´s Theory (Mezirow& Assoc., 2000) proposes transformation learning as a proc... more Introduction:-Mezirow´s Theory (Mezirow& Assoc., 2000) proposes transformation learning as a process through which people can change their perceived framework of reference about reality that is constructed by a set of beliefs, assumptions, values and experiences (Boverie & Kroth, 2001; Gergen, 1991). This change could rebuild or re-scale all of the previously mentioned features in a single moment, and either, in a short or a long period of time (Wallace & Gruber, 1989). Mezirow identifies transformational learning as a positive process. He also states that there is no possible way that people are able to come back to any previous frameworks that they have already been through (Daloz, 1999;Wallace & Gruber, 1989). Finally, the author mentions that this process could happen in a single person as well as in an organization anywhere in the world. Our Approach to the Theory:-First of all, we agree with Mezirow´s theory (Mezirow& Assoc., 2000) on many points but we also disagree on others. Points that we agree with are:-Transformational learning is a process that occurs many times in every person's lifetime.
Jay (1981, p 41; cited by Brosnan, 1998) had defined technophobia as resistance to talking about ... more Jay (1981, p 41; cited by Brosnan, 1998) had defined technophobia as resistance to talking about computers or even thinking about computers. This expert had also defined it as “fear or anxiety towards computers” and “hostile or aggressive thoughts about computers”. More recently Rosen and Weil (1990) have defined technophobia as “anxiety about current or future interactions with computers or computer-related technology”. But these definitions are not only applied to computers, they are also applied to some other technologies as basic as wrist watches (Norman, 1988). Technophobia is not only related to computer use; it is dealing with all ways where technology is involved such as Biotechnology or any other form of technology.
... To my wife; Dr Judith Hueso, for innumerable pieces of advices, thank you. To my sons, Ahmad ... more ... To my wife; Dr Judith Hueso, for innumerable pieces of advices, thank you. To my sons, Ahmad Ibn Khaled and Anwar zahir and, to my daughter Azzura Nabille for their invaluable inspiration. To my editor Betty Eichenseer, though a small word of thanks is not enough for ...
Introduction:-Mezirow´s Theory (Mezirow& Assoc., 2000) proposes transformation learning as a proc... more Introduction:-Mezirow´s Theory (Mezirow& Assoc., 2000) proposes transformation learning as a process through which people can change their perceived framework of reference about reality that is constructed by a set of beliefs, assumptions, values and experiences (Boverie & Kroth, 2001; Gergen, 1991). This change could rebuild or re-scale all of the previously mentioned features in a single moment, and either, in a short or a long period of time (Wallace & Gruber, 1989). Mezirow identifies transformational learning as a positive process. He also states that there is no possible way that people are able to come back to any previous frameworks that they have already been through (Daloz, 1999;Wallace & Gruber, 1989). Finally, the author mentions that this process could happen in a single person as well as in an organization anywhere in the world. Our Approach to the Theory:-First of all, we agree with Mezirow´s theory (Mezirow& Assoc., 2000) on many points but we also disagree on others. Points that we agree with are:-Transformational learning is a process that occurs many times in every person's lifetime.
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