A highly practical guide for new instructors teaching in any
setting
Regardless of the context, teaching is a tall task--and for
those teaching adults, unique challenges await. "Teaching Adults: A
Practical Guide for New Teachers" is chock-full of ideas that can
be read quickly and implemented immediately in formal and informal
settings, in classrooms and workplaces; in short, wherever adults
are learning.
Written with straightforward language that eschews jargon, yet
grounded in theory, research, and practice in adult education, the
book will benefit readers who have not previously been exposed to
these ideas as well as more experienced teachers who seek new ways
to reach adult learners. The book will serve as a resource to
revisit from time to time as readers face new challenges and
questions in teaching adults.
Readers will delve into to a variety of topics, including: A
general teaching framework, including the author's four keys to
effective teachingAn in-depth exploration of the primary components
of effective teachingAn examination of the unique challenges
involved with teaching adults, including how to best create a
positive learning environment, overcoming resistance to learning,
motivation techniques, and dealing with difficult or disruptive
learners
The book elucidates the techniques required to connect with
adult learners and provide instruction that is specifically
tailored to the unique learning needs of these students.
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