"Sit and Get" Won't Grow Dendrites

20 Professional Learning Strategies That Engage the Adult Brain

By: Marcia L. Tate

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Paperback | 20 June 2012 | Edition Number 2

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192 Pages

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25.4 x 17.78 x 1.04

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Make professional learning unforgettable!

Teaching busy adults can be a daunting task. How do you grab their attention, make material memorable, and create experiences that immediately improve their professional practice? Expert Marcia Tate knows how adults learn best and shares 20 professional development strategies that work.

What you'll find in the 2nd edition:

20 brain-based learning strategies proven to engage adults and boost long-term retention
150 professional learning activities that spark educator participation
New findings on learning styles, brain research, and adult learning theory
References to the Learning Forward Professional Standards
Key differences between adult learners and younger students
Samples of professional learning designs
Sections devoted to job-embedded practice, peer coaching, and action research
Guided reflection and application sections

Perfect for staff developers, trainers, teacher leaders, and educational consultants, "Sit and Get" Won't Grow Dendrites shows you how to deliver high-energy learning experiences that impact adults for years to come.

Praise for the First Edition:
"Marcia Tate brings the same enthusiasm she has for working with adults to writing for adults. This is a book all trainers could benefit from, study, and keep accessible in their tool chest."
-Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director
Learning Forward

"This is THE must-have staff development text for all education professionals. This book doesn't lecture on what to teach. Rather, it offers a plethora of methods to help adults learn. This is the ultimate 'how to teach how to teach' resource."
-Journal of Staff Development

Industry Reviews

"The focus is on teaching busy adults and creating experiences that reinforce learning: new findings in brain research, learning styles, and differences between adult and younger learners make this a powerful, recommended pick for any adult education collection." -- Midwest Book Review, September 2012

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