"Sit and Get" Won't Grow Dendrites: 20 Professional Learning Strategies That Engage the Adult Brain

Make professional development unforgettable



Teaching busy adults can be a daunting task. How do you grab their attention and make material memorable? Expert Marcia Tate knows how adults learn best and shares 20 professional development strategies that work. What you’ll find in the 2nd edition:

• 20 learning strategies proven to engage adults and boost long-term retention


• 150 professional learning activities that spark educator participation 


• New findings on learning styles, brain research, and adult learning theory


• References to the new Learning Forward Professional Standards


• Samples of professional learning designs


• Guided reflection and application sections