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Introducing dialogue to graduate students.

Academic Exchange Quarterly

| December 22, 2004 | Tracey, Monica W.; Solomon, David L.; Moseley, James L. | COPYRIGHT 2004 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

Scholars and practitioners in adult education commonly agree on the importance of communication and interaction in the adult classroom. Frequently, however, learners are not provided with guidelines on how to interact and communicate with others in such settings. This paper reports on an experiential orientation to the practice of dialogue for adults in a graduate program.

Introduction

An environment that supports learner-centered instruction, which views learners as partners in the learning endeavor while addressing their needs and interests, is regularly championed as the most effective way to teach adults. An ideal adult learning ...

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