Facilitating Group Learning Strategies for Success with Diverse Adult Learners

Name: Facilitating Group Learning Strategies for Success with Diverse Adult Learners
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ISBN: 9780470768631

ISBN-10: 0470768630

ISBN-13: 9780470768631

Edition: 2010

Authors: George Lakey

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This book defines principles and techniques for teaching adults in groups and includes illustrative stories from the experiences of the author. It deals with issues of diversity, as well as authenticity and emotions in group learning. This book describes how to design effective learning experiences, and how to facilitate these learning experiences, and brings all the elements of the author's approach together. It also includes material on sustaining the educator, working with social movements, and an effective toolkit. This book is resource for facilitators of adults in group learning situations.

Book details

List price: $33.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 10/27/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Acknowledgments


About the Author



Introduction: Direct Education for Adult Learning Groups



The Learning Group and the Individual



The Role of the Individual and the Group in Direct Education



Harnessing the Power of Intention



Strengthening the Container: Subgroups Join the Mix



The Secret Life of Groups



Diversity, Difference, and Emotions in Group Learning



Acknowledging Difference to Accelerate Learning



Diversity and Conflict Styles



Social Class and Diversity



Authenticity, Emotion, and Learning



Designing Learning Experiences



Structures for Organizing the Content



Building on What the Learners Know



Learning Difficult Material



Sequencing for Maximum Impact



Accountability in Direct Education



Emergent Design: Facilitating in the Here and Now



Facilitation



Setting the Tone and Building Safety



Edgy Interventions to Accelerate Learning



The Power of Framing



Sensitivity in Cross-Cultural Issues



The Drama of Transformational Work



Conclusion: Bringing It All Together


Resources



The Sustainable Educator: Advocacy, Modesty, and Diversity of Gifts



The Sustainable Educator: Resilience and Revolution



For Further Reading



Tools and Resources for Direct Education


References


Index