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Roger's Pick of the Best BooksNow that this bookshop has over 500 titles, some of the best books can get lost in the crowd. So this page highlights and introduces 2 or 3 recommended books on each of these active learning topics.
Which books do visitors to Roger's Active Learning Bookshops mostly buy? See the Top 20 bestsellers
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Many writers before and since Carl Rogers have
contributed to this revolution in learning. None has done more to turn
the tide - a tide that is still turning 35 years on. This third edition
of Freedom to Learn is even more persuasive than the original.
Freedom to Learn (3rd Edition)
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Confused about all the jargon in personal development? Or
wanting a quick guide to the maze of theories? Keep this dictionary on
your desk (or search inside it at amazon.com).
Dictionary of Personal Development |
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For more 'starting points' see Classic, Guru or Fad? and Personal Development |
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As theory books go, this is wonderful! Christine Hogan
includes all the significant writers AND includes her own critiques
along the way (making it far more valuable than a mere synopsis of what
others have written). Its thoroughness means you are bound to encounter
some surprises - such as the role of the Quaker movement in the history
of facilitation.
Understanding Facilitation: |
You are unlikely to find this much
in any other book on the subject. This 482 page book includes:
designing, beginning and ending workshops; managing difficult
situations; facilitating cross-cultural groups and diversity issues;
using music, storytelling, metaphors, visual techiniques and outdoor
learning; processes for planning, problem-solving, creative thinking
and decision making; using technology; community participation;
restorative justice; evaluation; continuing professional development as
a facilitator; and more!
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For more books on the theory and practice of facilitation see Facilitation, Group Facilitation and Leadership and Coaching |
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Deservedly popular, though some reviewers express a
preference for reading the original work of the writers whose ideas are
summarised in it. Not me - I like having a book about accelerated
learning that is quick to read and refer to. If you want greater depth,
see opposite or below.
The Learning Revolution |
Another time saver! Plus evidence that it works. Greater depth but less variety than the Learning Revolution (opposite).
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For more books on accelerated learning see Accelerated Learning and Learning to Learn |
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This book is valuable for all the boundary crossing it
does. Other books on the subject do not go far beyond the walls of
higher education, but this book draws on a huge range of sources. The
authors put some order on this chaos with their combination lock model
- which (thankfully) does more 'unlocking' than 'locking' by opening up
so many options at each ring on the lock. A stimulating collection of
ideas and examples that encourages experimentation.
Experiential Learning:
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This book has been on my own reading list for far too long. I am not yet able to recommend it, but many others do.
Using Experience for Learning |
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For more books on Experiential Learning see Experiential Learning and Experiential Education |
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This book is definitely about group facilitation -
although its potential application is far broader. Each double page is
a single topic with an image on the left and a few paragaphs on the
right. John Heider is a master of capturing what matters on one side of
A5. You won't find any recipes but you will find plenty of valuable
insights. Good medicine for anxious, intrusive or manipulative
facilitators and a tonic for everyone else. If you want more of a 'how
to' book, see opposite.
The Tao of Leadership: |
Either of these books are excellent for learning the
basics of group facilitation. Both have a friendly style that keeps
things simple while sharing much practical wisdom. If you want more
depth or detail, see below.
The Red Book of Groups A Handbook for People Meeting With a Purpose Dale Hunter, Anne Bailey, Bill Taylor
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For more books on Group Facilitation see Group Facilitation and Team-building-working-playing-developing |
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Learned Optimism Martin E. P. Seligman
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Appreciative Inquiry: Change at the Speed of Imagination Jane McGruder Watkins, Bernard J. Mohr |
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For more books on Optimism, Solution Focused Therapy, Positive Thinking, Positive Coaching, and Appreciative Inquiry see Learning from Success. |
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Learning To Fly: Practical Lessons from One of the World's Leading Knowledge Companies Chris Collison, Geoff Parcell
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Six Thinking Hats Edward De Bono |
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For more books on Routine Reviewing see Learning Organisations and Transfer of Learning |
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The Mind Map Book: Radiant Thinking - Major Evolution in Human Thought Tony Buzan, Barry Buzan |
The Atlas of Experience Louise van Swaay, Jean Klar, David Winner
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For more books on Visual Thinking (and related subjects) see Creativity in Learning. |
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The Well-Played Game: A Playful Path to Wholeness Bernie DeKoven
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Games for Actors and Non-actors Augusto Boal
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For more books on Games and Activities see Training Games and Activities and Teambuilding |
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The Complete Facilitator's Handbook |
Group Action: The Dynamics of Groups in Therapeutic, Educational and Corporate Settings Martin T. Ringer
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For more books on facilitation see Facilitation, Group Facilitation and Leadership and Coaching |
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Sharing Nature with Children: 20th Anniversary Edition Joseph Cornell
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Outdoor Management Development: Thin books can be superficial. Not this one. Bill Krouwel homes in on key issues and challenges much common practice and accepted wisdom. His targets for criticism include: inflexible programming, predetermined outcomes, frontloading, routine reviewing, imposed culture change, short courses, isomorphic framing, 'Box 1' problems (such as aerial runways and ropes courses), role play (especially fantasy role play), single kayaks, and anything that resembles the TV game show It's a Knock-Out. A theme running through many of these criticisms is a distrust of fixed or imposed objectives. The author's style is ... See full review, summary of key points and comparison with Experience AI |
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For more books on outdoor education see Outdoor Education and Outdoor Training |
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