Teaching Adults (ePub)

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.