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A highly practical guide for new instructors teaching in any setting

Regardless of the context, teaching is a tall taskand 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 effecti

    Table of Contents

    Preface vii

    About the Author xi

    Part One: Getting Started 1

    1. So, You’re Teaching Adults? 3

    2. What is Effective Teaching? 9

    Part Two: Four Keys to Effective Teaching 21

    3. So, What are You Teaching About? 23

    4. A Dozen Things You Need to Know About Adult Learners 31

    5. Building Blocks of Adult Learning 43

    6. Planning Instruction 59

    7. Teaching Techniques 69

    8. Knowing Yourself: Understanding the Teacher Within 85

    Part Three: Unlocking Doors to Effective Teaching 97

    9. Creating a Positive Learning Environment 99

    10. Overcoming Resistance to Learning 113

    11. Motivation 121

    12. Dealing with Dilemmas and Challenges 133

    Epilogue: So, Now You’re Ready: Go and Teach Adults 145

    References 149

    Index 153

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 17/03/2015
      ISBN13: 9781118903414, 978-1118903414
      ISBN10: 1118903412
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A highly practical guide for new instructors teaching in any setting

      Regardless of the context, teaching is a tall taskand 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 effecti

        Table of Contents

        Preface vii

        About the Author xi

        Part One: Getting Started 1

        1. So, You’re Teaching Adults? 3

        2. What is Effective Teaching? 9

        Part Two: Four Keys to Effective Teaching 21

        3. So, What are You Teaching About? 23

        4. A Dozen Things You Need to Know About Adult Learners 31

        5. Building Blocks of Adult Learning 43

        6. Planning Instruction 59

        7. Teaching Techniques 69

        8. Knowing Yourself: Understanding the Teacher Within 85

        Part Three: Unlocking Doors to Effective Teaching 97

        9. Creating a Positive Learning Environment 99

        10. Overcoming Resistance to Learning 113

        11. Motivation 121

        12. Dealing with Dilemmas and Challenges 133

        Epilogue: So, Now You’re Ready: Go and Teach Adults 145

        References 149

        Index 153

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