Transformative Learning Theory is a theory of learning that focuses on adult education and young adult learning. It focuses on helping learners develop self-awareness and self-knowledge. This means that learners must learn to understand themselves, and then use this knowledge to improve their performance.

The idea is that learners who are getting new information are also evaluating their past ideas and understanding and are shifting their worldview as they obtain new information and through critical reflection. It goes beyond simply acquiring knowledge and dives into the way that learners find meaning in their lives and understanding. This kind of learning experience involves a fundamental change in our perceptions – learners start to question all the things they knew or thought before and examine things from new perspectives in order to make room for new insights and information.