Adult Learning in Groups by Brid Connolly (English) Paperback Book

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This handbook covers the essential elements of groupwork in adult and post-compulsory education, in an accessible and practical format.

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Group learning plays a central role in contemporary education and training. Studying collaboratively has been shown to directly enhance student learning, as well as being valued as a 'key skill'.This handbook covers the essential elements of groupwork in adult and post-compulsory education, in an accessible and practical format. It discusses the principles underpinning groupwork, looking at origins and developments in the field, and delves into the technical aspects of group development and the dynamics involved in working groups, drawing on key theoretical perspectives and embedding them in adult education. The chapters promote participative learning through dialogue, discussion and creative activities. With over twenty years real experience of groupwork, the author provides: A set of flexible resources that you can adapt and develop for your own learning environments A series of activities and exercises which can be linked into the stages of group development Ideas for innovative learning programme design Methods that integrate group dynamics with the learning needs of the group A comprehensive definition of key termsAdult Learning in Groups is a vital handbook for anyone working in adult, higher and post-compulsory education.

Notes

Essential elements of group work in adult and post-compulsory education.

Author Biography

Brid Connolly is Lecturer in Adult and Community Education at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Roadmap of Adult Learning in GroupsChapter 2 Wider contexts of Groupwork.Chapter 3Wider Contexts of Learning as AdultsChapter 4Critical Adult Learning in GroupsChapter 5Characteristics of Learning GroupsChapter 6Development in Learning GroupsChapter 7Facilitation QualitiesChapter 8Designing learning programmes for adults learning in groups Chapter 9Activities and ExercisesBibliographyGlossaryIndex

Details ISBN0335228607 Author Brid Connolly Pages 192 Publisher Open University Press Language English ISBN-10 0335228607 ISBN-13 9780335228607 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 374.22 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-05-31 Imprint Open University Press Place of Publication Milton Keynes Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Short Title ADULT LEARNING IN GROUPS Series UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Education OUP Audience College/Higher Education UK Release Date 2008-11-16 We've got this

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