Central to the outcome of personal competence “from a culturally responsive perspective are learning processes that encourage people to think holistically and critically about their conditions, realize the dynamic relationship between critical thought and critical action, and feel empowered to make the changes needed. This kind of critical consciousness reflects one of the highest developments of thought and action possible among people.” (Freire, as cited in Ginsberg &Wlodkowski, 2009, p. 195)This week’s Learning Resources highlight the fundamental connection between enhancing meaning and contributing to a critical consciousness. Through an ethic of social justice and transformation, educators and learners together confront dominant perspectives that lead to deeper meaning.There are a variety of strategies through which adult educators may enhance meaning within this ethic of social justice. For this week’s Application Assignment, carefully consider the context and audience of adult learning in which you currently work or would like to work in the future. Then complete the following:the definition ofand its connection to learner engagement, challenge, and intrinsic motivation.the norms, practices, and approaches used by the author to enhance meaning for his learners. Also, focus on of the connection between “transformational pedagogy” and culturally responsive strategies.the characteristics that identify a “flow” experience and learner descriptions of how “flow” can lead to intrinsic motivation.Dr. Csikszentmihalyi’s description of “flow” and its implications for success.: