In the winter of 2007, a small group of faculty and administrators at East Carolina University (ECU) began discussions with personnel at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) at Fort Monroe, Virginia, regarding the education and continuing professional development of U.S. Army civilian interns and careerists (two types of…

This chapter addresses the complexity of providing workplace ESL by identifying patterns of "best practices" in the related fields of human resource management, adult education, and training and development, all of which have a stake in workplace ESL and the integration of immigrant workers.

This chapter explores how incorporating the possible selves construct within a supportive and challenging mentoring relationship can assist in personal and professional growth. (Contains 1 figure.)

This chapter outlines the unique experiences of gay and lesbians in organizational settings and offers best practices for human resource professionals in supporting their sexual minority employees.

Describes the current context for professional development of adult educators, including the complex influences of multiple constituents. Outlines trends--technology for instructional delivery, funding challenges, and adult learner diversity--and issues--technology learning, professionalization, focus, and assessment. (Contains 17 references.) (SK)

Presents the Adult Learning Model for Faculty Development of adult educators, which incorporates principles of adult learning and program planning concepts used in adult education. (Contains 20 references.) (SK)

Three considerations for developing learner-centered approaches to professional development of adult educators are learning orientations, teaching orientations, and career stages. Strategies include examining one's own teaching and learning beliefs, analyzing learners' career stages, and supporting knowledge construction and meaning making.…

Transformative learning theory provides a framework for development of authentic, individuated, critically reflective practitioners. Strategies for transformative professional development include action plans, reflective activities, case studies, and critical theory discussions. (Contains 17 references.) (SK)

The Motivational Framework for Culturally Responsive Teaching includes four conditions collaboratively created by teachers and learners: establishing inclusion, developing attitudes, enhancing meaning, and engendering competence. Peer coaching, action research, and a balance of pressure and support are ways to enable successful transfer of…

Research on 255 adult educators identified their needs in learning to use instructional technology. Results were used to depict technology professional development as a transformative journey. Strategies include assessing current knowledge and needs, engaging in development of relevant curriculum materials using technology, and reflecting on…

Discusses challenges facing higher education faculty and considers faculty development in the context of the learning organization using its five components: personal mastery, team learning, mental models, shared vision, and systems thinking. (Contains 29 references.) (SK)

Addresses the professional development needs of adult basic education instructors. Describes federal and state resources for professional development. Recommends field-based research, reflective practice, and learner-centered instruction. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)

Organizational and workplace changes are altering the work of trainers and consequently their professional development needs. Training and development professionals need a foundation in training design and delivery with the ability to incorporate multiple perspectives, delivery systems, and locations and to be responsive to change. (SK)

An integrative approach views professional development for adult educators as learner centered and transformative; it should address motivation and technology. A new vision of professional development reconceptualizes the process to include understanding of contexts, active learning, reflection, and dialogue. (SK)

A continuum of educators' reactions to change influences the use of learning technologies and the type of professional development needed. Technological and operational infrastructure and strategic planning for technology-based change must also be considered. (Contains 23 references.) (SK)