Amanda Nichols Hess

Amanda Nichols Hess, an instructional coordinator at Oakland University, dives into the transformative impact of education on critical thinking and information literacy. She explores Jack Mezirow's transformative learning theory and how it helps break information bubbles. Amanda shares her personal journey into librarianship, tackling the emotional responses tied to perspective changes. She elucidates the ten phases of transformation and emphasizes the importance of reflection and community in fostering meaningful educational experiences.