{"product_id":"teaching-adults-isbn-9781118903414","title":"Teaching Adults","description":"\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 \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 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRALPH G. BROCKETT\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003ci\u003e The Profession and Practice of Adult Education\u003c\/i\u003e with Sharan B. Merriam, which won the Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education. He has served as editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eNew Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, coeditor of Adult Learning,\u003c\/i\u003e and on the editorial boards of \u003ci\u003eAdult Education Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Self-Directed Learning.\u003c\/i\u003e He is a member of the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTeaching is a crucial but unacknowledged part of almost every profession. Corporate trainers, social workers, health care professionals, volunteer group coordinators, mentors, customer service agents—we all have to act as teachers sometimes. It’s deeply gratifying work, when it’s done well. \u003ci\u003eTeaching Adults\u003c\/i\u003e is a brief and engaging read that will show how to achieve that success, whether or not you’re in an official training role.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRalph Brockett, a leading authority on adult education with more than 30 years of experience, provides a quick-and-easy guide to understanding the way adults learn. In no time at all, you’ll learn to cultivate the seven essential qualities of an effective teacher and implement simple techniques to get your message across. \u003ci\u003eTeaching Adults \u003c\/i\u003ewill also give you practical pointers on how to address some of the most common challenges that adult educators face. Use the thought-­provoking exercises at the end of each chapter to discover your inner instructor and learn to act as a transformative influence in the lives of those you teach. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough our backgrounds and teaching roles vary widely, there is one thing all adult educators have in common: a desire to bring out the best in others. As an instructor, you recognize that everyone has room to improve and grow. In \u003ci\u003eTeaching Adults\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll find the most effective ways of helping learners reach their potential and achieve rewarding outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990135390437,"sku":"NP9781118903414","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118903414.jpg?v=1761786638","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/teaching-adults-isbn-9781118903414","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}