On Teaching and Learning
Putting the Principles and Practices of Dialogue Education into Action
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On Teaching and Learning takes the ideas explored inrenowned educator Jane Vella's best-selling book Learningto Listen, Learning to Teach to the next level and explores howdialogue education has been applied in educational settings aroundthe world. Throughout the book, she shows how to put the principlesand practices of dialogue education into action and usesillustrative stories and examples from her extensivetravels. Dialogue education values inquiry, integrity, andcommitment to equity--values that are also central todemocracy. Learners are treated as beings worthy of respect,recognized for the knowledge and experience they bring to thelearning experience. Dialogue education emphasizes the importanceof safety and belonging. It is an approach that welcomesone's certainties and one's questions.
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This book is just in time for me or anyone interested in designingface-to-face and online courses. It demonstrates through the use ofsound principles and practices how a seven-step design can be usedto infuse structure throughout the college course or trainingworkshop without sacrificing spontaneity or creativity. Vella haswritten a marvelously engaging, insightful and resourceful bookwhich can be used as a template for making anyone feel comfortableheading into the classroom or teaching online whether they are anew or experienced instructor."--Virginia H. Milhouse,associate professor and Fulbright Professor of Intercultural andInternational Relations, University of Oklahoma
"Jane Vella and dialogue-based education go hand-in-hand.Through On Teaching and Learning her insights deepen, herexperience shows through, and her gift for useful applicationshines. Loaded with ideas, practical suggestions and illustrationsthis book will connect with the deeper purpose and process ofcreating learning no matter the subject matter. Vella has a way ofgiving us structure and freedom, encouragement and nudgingprovocation to rise to our best as trainers and educators. This isan apple on any teacher's desk. Keep it close."--JohnPaul Lederach, professor of international peacebuilding, Joan B.Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of NotreDame
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