Teaching Adults: A Practical Guide for New Teachers

by Ralph G. Brockett

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.

Genres: Teaching, Education

153 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 27, 2014

Reviews

[Thomas Golding · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it will be a solid textbook for a class I'll be teaching next year. A helpful introduction.

[Eric]

it's a good book. a bit more introductory than I anticipated. I still believe that many would benefit from this.

[Tiffany Clouston · Rating 3 out of 5]

I never know how to give a star rating to non-fiction that I read as reference material. I had to read this one for a class I'm taking at work.

It was okay, but it only talked about very basic pedagogical concepts. This would be a good read for a brand new teacher, but could otherwise be skipped.

[Haley Grames]

DNF