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Ralph G. Brockett - Teaching Adults: A Practical Guide for New Teachers - 9781118903414 - V9781118903414
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Teaching Adults: A Practical Guide for New Teachers

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Description for Teaching Adults: A Practical Guide for New Teachers Hardback. 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. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JNP; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 360.
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 ... Read more

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.

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118903414
SKU
V9781118903414
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Ralph G. Brockett
RALPH G. BROCKETT is professor and interim head in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is the author of numerous books on adult education, including The Profession and Practice of Adult Education with Sharan B. Merriam, which won the Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education. He has served as editor-in-chief ... Read more

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