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Learning to Teach Adults: An Introduction » (REV)

Book cover image of Learning to Teach Adults: An Introduction by Corder

Authors: Corder
ISBN-13: 9780415423632, ISBN-10: 0415423635
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: January 2008
Edition: REV

Author Biography: Corder

Book Synopsis

Learning to Teach Adults is an indispensable guide for anyone who teaches, or is planning to teach adults. This comprehensive yet light-hearted book gives sensible advice on the business of teaching and training, and is relevant for any subject taught, be it archery or zoology. Writing with passion and humour, the author provides helpful tips, ideas and practical examples throughout.

Topics include:

adult learners and learning styles;

teaching methods and techniques;

course and lesson planning;

student motivation and participation;

dealing with awkward situations.

Fully updated the new 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.

	List of figures
	Acknowledgements
	Foreword
	Preface
1	Adults as learners	1
2	What is learning?	11
3	Learning in groups	28
4	Teaching and learning methods	43
5	Resources for teaching and learning	62
6	Assessment and evaluation	75
7	Planning	88
8	A professional approach	98
9	The first session and some traps to avoid	109
10	Over to you	120
	App. A: Useful contacts	130
	App. B: Jargon buster	137
	App. C: Acronyms	148
	App. D: Some useful bits and pieces for your teaching box	152
	Bibliography and further reading and viewing	155
	Index	158