{"product_id":"teaching-adults-a-practical-guide-for-new-teachers-hardback-9781118903414","title":"Teaching Adults; A Practical Guide for New Teachers (Hardback) 9781118903414","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTeaching Adults\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Practical Guide for New Teachers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRalph G. Brockett (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118903414, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 March 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e176 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA highly practical guide for new instructors teaching in any setting\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRegardless of the context, teaching is a tall task—and for those teaching adults, unique challenges await. \u003ci\u003eTeaching Adults: A Practical Guide for New Teachers\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will delve into to a variety of topics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA general teaching framework, including the author's four keys to effective teaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn in-depth exploration of the primary components of effective teaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Getting Started 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. So, You’re Teaching Adults? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. What is Effective Teaching? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Four Keys to Effective Teaching 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. So, What are You Teaching About? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. A Dozen Things You Need to Know About Adult Learners 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Building Blocks of Adult Learning 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Planning Instruction 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Teaching Techniques 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Knowing Yourself: Understanding the Teacher Within 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Unlocking Doors to Effective Teaching 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Creating a Positive Learning Environment 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Overcoming Resistance to Learning 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Motivation 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Dealing with Dilemmas and Challenges 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: So, Now You’re Ready: Go and Teach Adults 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 153\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Education [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Education\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Education%20%5BJN%5D%22\"\u003eJN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52470029713688,"sku":"9781118903414","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118903414.jpg?v=1785628883","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/teaching-adults-a-practical-guide-for-new-teachers-hardback-9781118903414","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}