This article describes the experiences of two graduate faculty members from Indiana University who facilitated two workshops sponsored by Ball State University at Highlander Research and Education Center, one in May of 2013, and another in May of 2014. We describe the history of Participation Training, the program we used to plan and conduct…

Transfer of learning continues to be a need among adult learners. All too often, professional development planners, trainers, and educators are criticized for planning and delivering learning experiences with little to no attention rendered to how participants will apply their newly-acquired knowledge and skills. This criticism can be adequately…

Use of the Internet can ensure educators a place in the new world of information resources. The Internet has a unique ability to break down barriers to professional development opportunities by expanding professional networks and sharing resources. (JOW)

Spirituality is very important in many adults' lives but is often ignored in adult education practice. Spirituality is at the root of the liberal, progressive, humanistic, and social-change strands of adult education. It should be a part of professional development. (SK)

Transformative learning is a theory based on the premise that all individuals have perspectives derived from experiences, thoughts, values, and insights. Adult educators create meaning out of their experiences as practitioners and as learners. (JOW)

The New Faculty Program is a comprehensive professional development program for incoming tenure-track faculty at Montclair (New Jersey) State University. The program helps new faculty get acquainted with the culture of the university and assists them in attaining reappointment and tenure by enhancing their teaching skills and planning a…

Increased use of practitioner research in literacy education is opening new vistas for grassroots knowledge. Such research affords new possibilities for professional growth, an improved image of literacy, and the potential to reduce illiteracy to minimal levels. (JOW)

Adult educators must reassess assumptions about what business they are in and shift from seeing themselves as organizers of courses, conferences, and workshops to seeing themselves as partners in helping professionals develop better skills, attitudes, and knowledge that will equip them to deal with the growing mass and fluidity of information,…