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 teaching
- An in-depth exploration of the primary components of effective
teaching
- An 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.
