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 terms. . . "Adult Learning in Groups" is a vital
handbook for anyone working in adult, higher and post-compulsory
education..
General
Imprint: |
Open University Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Education OUP |
Release date: |
November 2008 |
First published: |
2008 |
Authors: |
Brid Connolly
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Dimensions: |
91 x 60 x 4mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
192 |
Edition: |
Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-335-22860-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
Higher & further education >
Adult education
|
LSN: |
0-335-22860-7 |
Barcode: |
9780335228607 |
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