Ralph
G. Brockett
Personal
Vita
2/25/91
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by Ralph Brockett
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Person
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Ralph
G. Brockett
[Ralph
Brockett; R. Brockett; R.G. Brockett]
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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.