The Death of the Professor: Dialogue Education's Learning Focus

Authors

Debra Minar Driscoll, Oregon State UniversityFollow

Volume

47

Issue

5

Abstract

Are your learners happy with their experiences in your workshops and classes? Are they learning? The Dialogue Education approach is a unique way of designing educational experiences for Extension audiences. It was developed by Professor Jane Vella and inspired by the works of Paolo Freire, Malcolm Knowles, Kurt Lewin, and others pioneers of adult education. Design questions focus on the needs of the learners and promote dialogue among participants. Principles such as safety, respect, immediacy, and sound relationships enhance learning. Extension educators can structure specific learning tasks that allow learners to connect new information to their lives in meaningful ways.

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Recommended Citation

Driscoll, D. M. (2009). The Death of the Professor: Dialogue Education's Learning Focus. The Journal of Extension, 47(5), Article 25. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol47/iss5/25