Leading Adult Learning

Leading Adult Learning

Author: Eleanor Drago-Severson

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2009-09-23

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1412950724

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This learning-oriented model of school leadership details four Pillar Practices for helping adults grow throughout their careers: teaming, providing leadership roles, collegial inquiry, and mentoring.


Becoming Adult Learners

Becoming Adult Learners

Author: Eleanor Drago-Severson

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Published: 2004-07-25

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780807744840

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This book offers a new and promising way to support adults in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) programs specifically, and learners in adult education, in general. Applying renowned Harvard University psychologist Robert Kegan's constructive-development theory, Drago-Severson depicts an in-depth investigation into how and why adults develop "ways of knowing" to better prepare them for their work in the 21st century. This book provides practical suggestions for applying Kegan's theory in adult education classrooms to enable teachers, curriculum developers, program designers, and policymakers to better respond to adult learners' strengths and learning needs.


Adult Learning

Adult Learning

Author: Sharan B. Merriam

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-09-03

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1118416317

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Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for master’s-level students and practitioners alike. Sharan Merriam and Laura Bierema have infused each chapter with practical applications for instruction which will help readers personally relate to the material. The contents covers: Adult Learning in Today’s World Traditional Learning Theories Andragogy Self-Directed Learning Transformative Learning Experience and Learning Body and Spirit in Learning Motivation and Learning The Brain and Cognitive Functioning Adult Learning in the Digital Age Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives Culture and Context Discussion questions and activities for reflection are included at the end of each chapter.


Learning for Leadership

Learning for Leadership

Author: Eleanor Drago-Severson

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2013-08-16

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1412994403

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Prepare education leaders to support adult professional growth with this comprehensive guide! Help foster an understanding of adult development that enables education leaders to support professional learning—or build capacity—across schools and districts with this one-of-a-kind resource. Based on adult developmental theory and filled with practical, actionable advice as well as takeaways, you’ll learn to: Design and implement action plans based on a learning-oriented model of school leadership and capacity building: Teaming, Providing Leadership Roles, Collegial Inquiry, and Mentoring Build robust and effective professional learning initiatives that increases student achievement Help leaders bridge theory and practice with first-hand case study analyses


Helping Teachers Learn

Helping Teachers Learn

Author: Eleanor Drago-Severson

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2004-03-12

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1483362809

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Drago-Severson presents case studies and examines strategies that help shape a school climate of teacher support, growth, and learning.


The Adult Learner

The Adult Learner

Author: Malcolm S. Knowles

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-12-20

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 1000072894

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How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’ pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. The 9th edition of The Adult Learner has been revised to include: Updates to the book to reflect the very latest advancements in the field. The addition of two new chapters on diversity and inclusion in adult learning, and andragogy and the online adult learner. An updated supporting website. This website for the 9th edition of The Adult Learner will provide basic instructor aids including a PowerPoint presentation for each chapter. Revisions throughout to make it more readable and relevant to your practices. If you are a researcher, practitioner, or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning you should not be without.


Leading the Learning Revolution

Leading the Learning Revolution

Author: Jeff Cobb

Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0814432255

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Continuing education is a booming, competitive market. Outperform the competition with this how-to-do-it-right guide.


Teaching and Training for Learning

Teaching and Training for Learning

Author: Ginger Lagrone Tucker

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780971974647

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In Teaching and Training for Learning: Leading Adult Learners, Ginger Tucker provides an in-depth exploration of the needs and characteristics of the adult learner with a leaders toolbox filled with strategies for success. This resource is organized around key content areas that all leaders, staff developers, and administrators need in order to lead adults successfully and is infused with Gingers passion for learners and learning. The content and processes are based on current research and Gingers extensive experience. This training resource includes valuable materials and notes for those who lead and teach adults whether as workshop presenters, staff trainers, facilitators, team leaders, mentors, coaches, or administrators. Topics include: Quality Professional Learning for All, Understanding Adult Learners, Strategies to engage the adult learner, Learning Leader Roles and Responsibilities, Establishing a Positive Environment, and Presentation Skills.


Planning Programs for Adult Learners

Planning Programs for Adult Learners

Author: Rosemary S. Caffarella

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-02-26

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0470770376

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Planning Programs for Adult Learners, Third Edition covers the development of adult education programs in clear, specific detail. This popular step-by-step guide contains information on every area of program planning for adult learners, from understanding the purpose of educational programs to obtaining suitable facilities to incorporating technology appropriately. For educators and practitioners for whom planning programs is a full-time responsibility or only a part of their jobs, as well as volunteers in a variety of organizations, will find this book to be an essential tool. Grounded in a variety of program planning models, the new edition includes: new refinements to the 11-component interactive model updated exercises and examples from new settings new material on the practical application of technology discussion of instructional and program evaluation a focus on critical managerial tasks a new chapter on exploring the foundational knowledge of program planning a new section on the ethical issues related to program planning


Leading Powerful Professional Learning

Leading Powerful Professional Learning

Author: Deidre Le Fevre

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2019-09-19

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1544386818

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Effective facilitation is complex What is central to leading powerful and effective facilitation in professional learning? You. Gone are the one-size-fits-all answers—instead, you’ll draw from your own knowledge and expertise to lead your PLC in actively solving complex problems that are unique to your context. For professional learning to have an improvement impact for both teachers and students, it needs to be more than a single event. Truly successful professional learning is sustained, collaborative, evidence-informed, and student-focused—generating multifaceted solutions to real-life, real-time issues rather than focusing on one piece of the practice puzzle at a time. This book, based on the results of a five-year research study, provides: • An innovative approach to the design and delivery of professional learning grounded in principles of adaptive expertise • Easy-to-use one-page summaries of "Deliberate Acts of Facilitation" • Guidance that’s fully congruent with Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning The current educational landscape demands a new kind of leadership. This book gives you the tools you need to apply the principles of adaptive expertise to your leadership and facilitation—enabling you to draw on your own deep knowledge to address the complex challenges you and your teachers face every day.