As more and more adults head back to the classroom, teachers need to
adapt new methods in order to engage and challenge this demographic. How
to Teach Adults: Plan Your Class, Teach Your Students, Change the World,
Expanded Edition (Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand; April 2014; $25.00) provides
a guide for anyone who works with adult learners, particularly new
faculty, adjuncts, those in community colleges, ESL teachers and
graduate students.
Full of vivid examples from real-world classrooms, this edition:
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Shows how to get started and includes tips for designing your course
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Covers what to include in syllabi and how to choose the right text
books
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Offers tips on writing engaging quizzes
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Includes information for creating a solid lesson plan
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Gives suggestions for developing your teacher persona
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Covers how to manage a classroom
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Explores ways to grow as professional in the field
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Offers tips to conduct your class or workshop with confidence
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Includes a glossary of teaching vocabulary
How to Teach Adults: Plan Your Class, Teach Your Students, Change the
World, Expanded Edition
By Dan Spalding Wiley / 9781118841365 / April 2014
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