Facilitating Group Learning : Strategies for Success with Diverse Adult Learners

by Lakey, George

• ISBN13: 9780470768631
• ISBN10: 0470768630
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-10-12
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

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.

Author Biography

George Lakey is visiting professor and research fellow for the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility at Swarthmore College and cofounder of the nonprofit Training for Change. He is the author or coauthor of eight books including Grassroots and Nonprofit Leadership and A Manual for Direct Action.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
About the Author	p. xi
Introduction: Direct Education for Adult Learning Groups	p. 1
The Learning Group and the Individual
The Role of the Individual and the Group in Direct Education	p. 13
Harnessing the Power of Intention	p. 20
Strengthening the Container: Subgroups Join the Mix	p. 31
The Secret Life of Groups	p. 42
Diversity, Difference, and Emotions in Group Learning
Acknowledging Difference to Accelerate Learning	p. 55
Diversity and Conflict Styles	p. 66
Social Class and Diversity	p. 72
Authenticity, Emotion, and Learning	p. 80
Designing Learning Experiences
Structures for Organizing the Content	p. 95
Building on What the Learners Know	p. 109
Learning Difficult Material	p. 117
Sequencing for Maximum Impact	p. 126
Accountability in Direct Education	p. 134
Emergent Design: Facilitating in the Here and Now	p. 145
Facilitation
Setting the Tone and Building Safety	p. 155
Edgy Interventions to Accelerate Learning	p. 168
The Power of Framing	p. 179
Sensitivity in Cross-Cultural Issues	p. 189
The Drama of Transformational Work	p. 211
Conclusion: Bringing It All Together	p. 227
Resources
The Sustainable Educator: Advocacy, Modesty, and Diversity of Gifts	p. 241
The Sustainable Educator: Resilience and Revolution	p. 248
For Further Reading	p. 256
Tools and Resources for Direct Education	p. 266
References	p. 271
Index	p. 279
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