Ralph G. Brockett

Personal Vita

2/25/91

Compiled by Ralph Brockett

Record_type

Person

 

Main_Entry

Ralph G. Brockett

[Ralph Brockett; R. Brockett; R.G. Brockett]

 

Source

Data compiled by Ralph Brockett.

 

Bio/hist_note

Born in Toledo, OH, 2/22/54, son of Ralph G. and Hazel A. Brockett. Married to Patricia Roney, 8/3/79. Children - Megan Roney Brockett. On the faculty in Education at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

 

AWARDS AND HONORS

 

Selected to participate in 1st and 2nd Invitational Conferences in History and Adult Education, Kellogg Project, Syracuse University, 1989 and 1990.

 

Selected to participate in the Kellogg Faculty Development Seminar on the Future of Adult and

Continuing Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987.

 

Margaret and Alexander Charters Award for Scholastic Excellence in Adult and Continuing Education, Syracuse University, 1986

 

Outstanding Young Men of America, 1985

 

Meritorious Service Certificate, 1990, 1988 (AAACE), 1981 (AEA/USA)

 

Education

Ph.D.               1982                                        Syracuse University

                                                                                    Major: Adult Education

                                                                                    Certificate in Gerontology

 

M.Ed.              1977                                        The University of Toledo

                                                                                    Major: Guidance and Counseling

 

B.A.                 1976                                        The University of Toledo

                                                                                    Major: Psychology

 

Work_history

8/88 - Present  Associate Professor of Adult Education

            Department of Technological and Adult Education

            The University of Tennessee

            Knoxville, TN

 

            Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in adult education; serve on masters and doctoral committees; engage in research and writing activities; participate in program development and service activities.

 

9/84 - 8/88       Assistant Professor of Adult Education

            College of Education, Health and Human Development

            Montana State University

            Bozeman, MT

 

            Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in adult education; chaired and served on graduate committees; conducted research and writing activities; engaged in program development and service; participated in the development and implementation of the Kellogg Center for Adult Learning Research.

 

9/82 - 8/84       Assistant Professor of Adult Education

            School of Education

            Syracuse University

            Syracuse, NY

 

            Taught graduate courses in adult education; coordinated a non-traditional weekend graduate program; advised graduate students; engaged in research and writing.

 

8/81 - 9/82       Program Development Coordinator

            End Stage Renal Disease Network 26

            East Syracuse, NY

 

            Developed and implemented educational programs and instructional materials for health professionals involved in the care of individuals with chronic kidney failure.

 

9/81 - 12/81     Adjunct Instructor of Adult Education

            School of Education

            Syracuse University

            Syracuse, NY

 

            Co-taught "Educational Gerontology," a three-credit graduate course.

 

9/79 - 6/81       Administrative Assistant

            School of Education

            Syracuse University

            Syracuse, NY

 

            Assisted faculty members in the administration of the adult education graduate program; served as assistant to the editor of Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years.

 

1/78 - 8/79       Project Assistant, Adult Services

            Continuing Education Project

            School of Social Welfare

            State University of New York at Albany

            Albany, NY

 

            Involved in the development of training materials and programs for New York State Department of Social Services personnel involved in providing services to adults.

 

VISITING APPOINTMENT

 

7/89     Visiting Associate Professor of Adult Education

            School of Education

            Syracuse University

            Syracuse, NY

 

            Taught "Problems in Adult Education," a three-credit graduate course.

 

Assoc_subjects

Self-Direction in Adult Learning

Adult Education and Human Potential

Ethics in Adult Education

Adult Education as a Field of Study

History of Adult Education

 

Assoc_organiz

American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (Formerly Adult Education Association of the USA)

            Chair, Commission on Research (1990-Present)

            Director, Division of Theory, Research and Evaluation (1988-1990)

            Chair, Imogene Okes Research Award Committee (1988)

            Landmarks in Adult Education Editor Search Committee (1988)

            Nominations and Elections Committee (1986)

            Chair, Graduate Student Section (1980-81)

            Newsletter Editor, Graduate Student Section (1979-80)

Commission of Professors of Adult Education (1981-Present)

            Executive Committee (1985-87)

            Co-Chair, Annual Conference (1986 & 1987)

            Co-Chair, Task Force on Self-Directed Learning (1982-1984)

American Educational Research Association (1990-Present)

Mountain Plains Adult Education Association (1987-Present)

Pi Lambda Theta (1990-Present)

            Faculty Advisor, Alpha XI Chapter, 1990-Present

Montana Association for Adult and Community Education (1984-1988)

            Board of Directors (Ex-Officio) (1985-1988)

            AAACE Liaison (1984-1987)

            Conference Evaluator (1986 & 1987)

            Conference Committee (1985)

            Joint Study Committee (1985)

            Legislative Committee (1984)

Phi Delta Kappa (1984-1989)

            1st Vice President (Montana State University Chapter) (1985-1986)

Northwest Adult Education Association (1984-1987)

            Graduate Student Coordinator (1986-1987)

            Conference Planning Committee (1987)

 

Assoc_evnts/proj

Hiemstra, R., Brockett, R.G., & Sisco, B. (1990, October). Enhancing adult learning through self-direction and individualizing instruction. Presented at the annual conference of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Salt Lake City, UT.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1990, October). Ethical leadership: A cornerstone for effective practice in adult and continuing education. Opening General Session presented at the annual conference of Region VI, National University Continuing Education, Las Vegas, NV.

 

Brockett, R.G., (1990, April). Self-direction: A way of life for adult learning. Presented at the annual conference of Region VI, National University Continuing Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.

 

Brockett, R.G., (1990, April). Adult education: Are we doing it ethically? Closing keynote presentation at the annual conference of the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association, Boulder, CO.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1990, April).  Creating a vision for the new century. Opening keynote presentation at the 46th annual conference of the Missouri Valley Adult Education Association, Sioux City, IA.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1990, April). Being a ethical leader. Presented at the 46th annual conference of the Missouri Valley Adult Education Association, Sioux City, IA.

 

Brockett, R.G., Hayes, C.W., & Velazquez, L.C. (1989, October). Graduate students' attitudes toward professional development. Presented at the annual conference of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Atlantic City, NJ.

 

Kasworm, C.E., & Brockett, R.G. (1989, October). Can ethical practices be taught? Presented at the annual meeting of the Commission of Professors of Adult Education, Atlantic City, NJ.

 

Hiemstra, R., & Brockett, R.G. (1988, November). Self-direction in adult learning: Myth and reality. Presented at the annual conference of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Tulsa, OK.

 

Brockett, R.G., & Hiemstra, R. (1988, November). Where are we and where do we need to go? In L.M. Guglielmino (Chair), Expanding methodologies for studying self-direction in learning. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Commission of Professors of Adult Education, Tulsa, OK.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1988, April). The future of self-direction in adult learning. Presented at the annual conference of the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association, Jackson, WY.

 

Brockett, R., Caffarella, R., Merriam, S., & Sork, T. (1987, October). In J. Ross (Chair), Ethical issues in adult education graduate programs. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Commission of Professors of Adult Education, Washington, DC.

 

Brockett, R., Long, H., & Moore, M. (1987, October). In B. Sisco (Chair), The Future of Self-Directed Learning: A Peek Ahead. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Commission of Professors of Adult Education, Washington, DC.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1987, April). Ethical dilemmas in adult education. Presented at the annual

conference of the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association, Reno, NV.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1987, March). Self-directed learning: Bridging theory and practice. Presented at the annual conference of the Northwest Adult Education Association, Kalispell, MT.

 

Brockett, R.G., Caffarella, R.S., & Sork, T. J. (1986, October). Ethical issues in adult education practice. Presented at the annual conference of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Hollywood, FL.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1986, October). Life satisfaction and learner self-direction in later life. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association, Missoula, MT.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1985, October). Self-directed learning: Research trends and practice issues. Presented at the National Adult Education Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

 

Brockett, R.G., Dohrmann, D., Rogers, J.M., Sypert, J., & White, B.A. (1985, October). Serving rural adult learners: Illustrations from Montana. Presented at the National Adult Education Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

 

Rogers, J.M., & Brockett, R.G. (1985, October). Research and practice trends in educational gerontology: A content analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association, Jackson, WY.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1984, November). Developing written learning materials: A proactive approach. Presented at the National Adult Education Conference, Louisville, KY.

 

Brockett, R.G., Carroll, P.G., & Hiemstra, R. (1984, October). Weekend Scholar: A model for non-traditional graduate study in adult education. Presented at the National Adult Education Conference, Louisville, KY.

 

Kasworm, C.E., Caffarella, R., Brockett, R., Sisco, B., & Watkins, K. (1984, October). Self-directed learning: Images, actions, and outcomes. Presented at the National Adult Education Conference, Louisville, KY.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1984, October). Know your client: The adult learner. Presented at the annual conference of the Montana Adult Education Association and Montana Association for Community Education, Lewistown, MT.

 

Hiemstra, R., Brockett, R.G., & Vosko, R.S. (1983, January). Adults as learners. Presented at a meeting of the Central New York Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, Syracuse, NY.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1982, November). The graduate experience as professional development. Presented at the annual conference of the Commission of Professors of Adult Education, San Antonio, TX.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1978, November). Foster care for adults. Presented at a training seminar on Adulthood and Aging, Toledo, OH.

 

SELECTED CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

 

Cumberland Hardwoods, Sparta, TN, November, 1990; Led a workshop on "Working With Adult Learners" for managers.

 

University of Georgia, Athens, GA, July, 1989 and November, 1990; Led a workshop on "Being an Ethical Leader" at the National Leadership Institute in Adult and Continuing Education.

 

State University College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, September, 1989; Consulted with faculty and administration regarding the development of a new graduate course in adult education.

 

Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN, August, 1989; Co-presented a workshop, "Being Responsive to Adult Learners," to adjunct faculty.

 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, June, 1989; Participated in an external evaluation of the Syracuse University Kellogg Project on history and resources in adult and continuing education.

 

Fort Belknap College, Harlem, MT, August, 1985; Led a 1 1/2 day workshop on "Working with the Adult Learner" for faculty and administration at a Tribally-Controlled Community College located on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in northern Montana.

 

End Stage Renal Disease Network 26, East Syracuse, NY, June, 1984; Led a one day workshop entitled "Working with the Adult Learner: Strategies for Patient Education in ESRD Settings."

 

Assoc_places

University of Tennessee

Montana State University

Syracuse University

State University of New York at Albany

 

Publications

 

BOOKS

 

Brockett, R.G., & Hiemstra, R. (in press). Self-direction in adult learning: Perspectives on theory, research, and practice. London and New York: Routledge.

 

Brockett, R.G. (Ed.). (1988). Ethical issues in adult education. New York: Teachers College Press.

 

Brockett, R.G., Easton, S.E., & Picton, J.O. (Eds.). (1988). Adult and continuing education. (Hot Topics Series). Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa.

 

Brockett, R.G. (Ed.). (1987). Continuing education in the year 2000. New Directions for Continuing Education No. 36. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

 

ARTICLES

 

Brockett, R.G. (1990). Adult education: Are we doing it ethically? MPAEA Journal of Adult Education, 19(1), 5-12.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1990). The pride of our calling. Adult Learning, 1(5), 31.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1987). Life satisfaction and learner self-direction: Enhancing quality of life in the later years. Educational Gerontology, 13(3), 225-237.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1987). A perspective on humanistic research in adult education. Lifelong Learning Forum, 4(2), 1, 3-4.

 

White, B.A., & Brockett, R.G. (1987). Putting philosophy into practice. Journal of Extension, 25(Summer), 11-14.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1986). Keeping up with professional reading is more than a luxury. Community Education Journal, 13(3), 9-11.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1985). A response to Brookfield's critical paradigm of self-directed learning. Adult Education Quarterly, 36(1), 55-59.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1985). Methodological and substantive issues in the measurement of self-directed adult learning. Adult Education Quarterly, 36(1), 15-24.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1985). Beyond tradition: Quality issues in nontraditional education. Montana Educational Review, Autumn, 7-10.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1985). The relationship between self-directed learning readiness and life satisfaction among older adults. Adult Education Quarterly, 35(4), 210-219.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1985). Tips for the practitioner on writing book reviews. Lifelong Learning: An Omnibus of Practice and Research, 8(5), 29-30.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1984). Issues in promoting adult foster care as an option to institutionalization. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 2(1), 51-63.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1984). Developing written learning materials: A proactive approach. Lifelong Learning: An Omnibus of Practice and Research, 7(5), 16-18, 28.

 

Brockett, R. (1983). Self-directed learning and the hard-to-reach adult. Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 6(8), 16-18.

 

Brockett, R. (1983). Facilitator roles and skills. Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 6(5), 7-9.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1982). Lifelong Learning: The first three years. Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 5(10), 8-9,27.

 

Rivera, W.M., Patino, H., & Brockett, R.G. (1982). A conceptual framework for program development in adult continuing education. Continuing Higher Education, 30(3), 18-23.

 

Brockett, R. (1981). The MCE debate: A policy perspective. Perspectives in Adult Learning and Development, 1(1), 20-24.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1981). The use of reality orientation in adult foster care homes: A rationale. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 3(3), 3-13.

 

REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

 

Brockett, R.G., Cervero, R.M., Merriam, S.B., Warren, C., Jarvis, P., & Griffith, B. (1990). Publishing research in adult education: A symposium. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Adult Education Research Conference. Athens, GA. May, 1990.

 

Brockett, R.G., & Kasworm, C.E. (1989). A framework for the study of ethical issues in adult education. Proceedings of the 30th Annual Adult Education Research Conference, Madison, WI, April, 1989.

 

Rogers, J.M., & Brockett, R.G. (1989). Research and practice trends in education and aging: A content analysis of Educational Gerontology. Proceedings of the 30th Annual Adult Education Research Conference. Madison, WI, April, 1989.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1988). Professional writing activity among professors of adult education. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Education Research Conference, Calgary, Alberta, May, 1988.

 

Brockett, R.G., Valentine, T., Sisco, B.R., Coggins, C.C., & Fellenz, R.A. (1988). Creating a future agenda for adult learning research. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Adult Education Research Conference, Calgary, Alberta, May, 1988. (Symposium Organizer and Moderator).

 

Even, M.J., Caffarella, R., Brockett, R., & Smith, R. (1984). Adults learning alone. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Adult Education Research Conference, Raleigh, NC, April, 1984.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1983). The relationship between life satisfaction and self-directedness among older adults. Proceedings of the Lifelong Learning Research Conference, College Park, MD,

February, 1983.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

 

Brockett, R.G. (In press). Disseminating and utilizing the body of knowledge. In J.M. Peters & P. Jarvis (Eds.), Adult education as a field of study: It's evolution, achievement, and future. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1991). Strategies and resources for improving the instructional process. In M.W. Galbraith (Ed.), Facilitating adult learning: A transactional process. Malabar, FL: Krieger.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1990). Development and utilization of professional literature: A survey of adult education professors. In G.J. Conti & R.A. Fellenz (Eds.), Cultural influences on adult learning. Bozeman, MT: Kellogg Center for Adult Learning Research, Montana State University.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1990). Early ideas on the training of leaders for adult education. In R. Rohfeld (Ed.), Breaking new ground: The development of adult and workers' education in North America. Syracuse: Syracuse University Kellogg Project.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1989). Professional associations of adult and continuing education. In S.B. Merriam & P.M. Cunningham (Ed.), Handbook of adult and continuing education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1988). Ethics and the adult educator. In R.G. Brockett (Ed.), Ethical issues in adult education. New York: Teachers College Press.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1988). Ethical issues: Some concluding thoughts. In R.G. Brockett (Ed.), Ethical issues in adult education. New York: Teachers College Press.

 

Brockett, R.G., & Darkenwald, G.G. (1987). Trends in adult learning research. In Brockett, R.G. (Ed.), Continuing education in the year 2000. New Directions for Continuing Education No. 36. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1987). Postscript: Toward the new century. In R.G. Brockett (Ed.), Continuing education in the year 2000. New Directions for Continuing Education No. 36. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1986). Facilitator roles and skills. In S.B. Merriam (Ed.), Being responsive to adult learners. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman, and Company.

 

Brockett, R.G., & Hiemstra, R. (1985). Bridging the theory-practice gap in self-directed learning. In S. Brookfield (Ed.), Self-directed learning: From theory to practice. New Directions for Continuing Education No. 25. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

 

Brockett, R.G., Hiemstra, R., & Penland, P.R. (1982). Self-directed learning. In C. Klevins (Ed.), Materials and methods in adult and continuing education. Los Angeles: Klevens Publishing Company.

 

Rivera, W.M., Patino, H., & Brockett, R.G. (1982). Conceptual framework for program development. In C. Klevins (Ed.), Materials and methods in adult and continuing education. Los Angeles: Klevens Publishing Company.

 

REVIEWS

 

Brockett, R. (1988). Review of "Creating dynamic adult learning experiences (Volumes I & II)" (Cassette Recording). Lifelong Learning: An Omnibus of Practice and Research, 11(6), 18, 21.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1987). Review of "Enhancing adult motivation to learn. "Adult Literacy & Basic Education, 11(1), 51-54.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1986). Review of "The older adult as learner." MPAEA Journal of Adult Education, 14(2), 32-33.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1986). Review of "Higher education in America: Serving the adult learner." Lifelong Learning: An Omnibus of Practice and Research, 9(5), 24-25.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1984). Review of "Linking philosophy and practice." The 1984 Adult Learning Annual Review of Books, p. 4.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1984). Review of "The art of teaching adults." Lifelong Learning: An Omnibus of Practice and Research, 7(6), 23-24.

 

Brockett, R.G., (1983). Review of "Learning how to learn." Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 6(10), 17, 22.

 

Brockett, R.G., (1981). Review of "Redefining the discipline of adult education." Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 5(4), 18-19.

 

MONOGRAPHS AND MANUALS

 

Brockett, R.G. (Ed.). (1982). Training in home and self care dialysis: Selected readings. Liverpool, NY: End Stage Renal Disease Network 26.

 

Brockett, R.G., & Tesiny, D.J. (Eds.). (1979). Readings in aging and social work. Albany, NY: Continuing Education Project, School of Social Welfare, State University of New York at Albany and New York State Department of Social Services.

 

Tesiny, D.J., Newman, E.S., & Brockett, R.G. (1978). Basic adult services: A model curriculum. Albany, NY: Continuing Education Project, School of Social Welfare, State University of New York at Albany and New York State Department of Social Services.

 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

 

Brockett, R.G. (1984). Self-directed learning readiness and life satisfaction among older adults (Doctoral dissertation, Syracuse University, 1982). Dissertation Abstracts International, 44, 42a.

 

Brockett, R.G. (1977). Counseling the middle-aged and older adult: Some important issues. Unpublished masters project, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.

 

PUBLICATIONS IN PROGRESS

 

Brockett, R.G. (Ed.). (in preparation). Professional development for educators of adults. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

 

EDITORIAL ACTIVITY

 

New Directions for Continuing Education, Editor-In-Chief, 1988-Present

Adult Education Quarterly, Editorial Board, 1988-Present

Adult Literacy & Basic Education, Editorial Board, 1986-Present

Adult Education Quarterly, Book Review Editor, 1985-1988

Lifelong Learning, Editorial Board, 1984-1986

For more recent information see his Hall of Fame induction material and his own web page.