Learning to Teach Adults: An Introduction

✍ Scribed by N. Corder

• Year: 2002
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 179
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This comprehensive yet light-hearted book is an indispensable guide for anyone who teaches, or is training to teach adults. It gives sensible advice on the business of teaching and training, and is relevant for any subject. Writing with passion and humour, the author provides helpful tips, ideas and practical examples throughout. Key topics explored include: adult learners and learning styles; teaching methods and techniques; course and lesson planning; student motivation and participation; and dealing with awkward situations. Fully updated, this revised edition includes vital new sections on assessment, teaching students with learning difficulties and the impact of new technologies on teaching and learning. This engaging and accessible book is essential reading for anyone teaching adults for the first time. It is also a useful reminder of good practice for experienced teachers and trainers and a helpful refresher for anyone returning to teaching after a career break.

✦ Table of Contents

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Dedication......Page 6
Contents......Page 8
1 Adults as Learners......Page 18
2 What is Learning?......Page 28
3 Learning in groups......Page 45
4 Teaching and learning methods......Page 60
5 Resources for teaching and learning......Page 79
6 Assessment and evaluation......Page 92
7 Planning......Page 105
8 A Prefoessional Approach......Page 115
9 The First Session and some traps to avoid......Page 126
10 Over to you......Page 137
Appendices......Page 147
Bibliogrpahy and further reading......Page 172
Index......Page 175