The final pathway (shown as ‘D’ in Figure 2) results when Pathways B and C are combined. As the
preservice teacher engages in meaning making (Pathway B) as well as meta-learning in relation to pedagogical
practices (Pathway C), it is possible for a wider understanding to develop. This is what O’Sullivan (2002)
described as Transformative Leaning. The teaching and learning of science is seen differently and where the
new learning is translated into other and new, more highly developed teaching opportunities.