Patricia Cranton, C.M.
Lakeville Corner, New Brunswick
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to the field of adult education, as an authority on transformative learning who encourages critical and autonomous thinking.
Patricia Cranton was a prominent voice in the field of adult education. As a scholar at leading universities across Canada and in the United States, she wrote widely on transformative learning, a system that exposes students to alternative viewpoints,
potentially shifting how they see the world. Her work led to the development of tools that help teachers tailor individual learning plans for a wide range of adult learners, from professionals to those seeking re-training. This inspirational teacher was also
a mentor for the next generation of adult educators.