Dialogue Education at Work: A Case BookIn her landmark book Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach, celebrated adult educator Jane Vella outlined twelve principles of Dialogue Education, an approach to learning as a holistic, integrated, spiritual, and energetic process. Since the book was first published, her learning principles have been used in a wide variety of adult learning settings, in different countries and with different educational purposes, clearly demonstrating that these principles can be used successfully with any type of adult learner, anywhere. Dialogue Education at Work is the companion book to Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach. This is the first book to show how educators worldwide have used Vella’s methods to transform their classrooms and organizations into vital places of learning. Written for adult educators, staff developers, leaders of community service organizations, volunteer coordinators, and vocational trainers, Dialogue Education at Work is filled with illustrative case studies from a broad range of organizations that show how to put Vella’s principles into action. Some of the book’s diverse institutions, agencies, and organizations include:
These case studies clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of Vella’s approach to adult learning and offer educators the inspiration and information they need to create their own dynamic learning experiences. |
Contents
Dialogue Education Today | 1 |
University Education | 7 |
Nutrition Education in an Undergraduate Setting | 23 |
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On Teaching and Learning: Putting the Principles and Practices of Dialogue ... Jane Vella Limited preview - 2007 |