PDF-[EBOOK] - Creating Courses for Adults: Design for Learning (Jossey-bass Higher and Adult

Become an effective adult educator by approaching teaching systematically As the author describes at the beginning of Creating Courses for Adults The big idea of this book is that education for adults has to be designed Whether in basic skills training English language classes professional development workshops personal interest courses or formal degree programs good teaching tends to conceal all the planning and decisions which had to be made in order to present participants with a seamless and coherent process for learning The author posits that nobody is a completely intuitive teacher and that everybody has to make a series of choices as they put courses together The decisions they make are important and farreaching and deserve to be considered carefullyStarting with the three core factors which must be taken into account when creating courses Creating Courses for Adults walks readers through a manageable process for addressing the key decisions which must be made in order to design effective learningInstructor factors are what the teacher brings to the teaching and learning process such as experience and preferencesLearner factors are the influences that students bring with them including their past experiences and expectations for the classContext factors include the educational setting whether inperson or online as well as the subject matter Readers of Creating Courses for Adults will learn a systematic approach to lesson and course design based on research into the ways adults learn and the best ways to reach them along with pointers and tips for teaching adults in any setting. 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American Public University System. Instructor,. Elmira College. Areas of Differences. SEVENPRINCIPLESFORGOOD PRACTICEIN UNDERGRADUATEEDUCATIONUS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONOffice of Educational Research and ImprovementEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATIONCENTER ERICatdrhis document has been re 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.