A Guide for Planning and Implementing Instruction for Adults
A Theme-Based Approach
Published on 23. April 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7879-0837-9 (ISBN)
Description
Adults learn more easily when classroom material is connected to their life experiences. This indispensable how to do it guide shows instructors and trainers in all areas of adult education how to customize course content to the needs and previous knowledge of their students. While sophisticated enough for experienced teachers, the book is an excellent resource for instructors and trainers who may have little or no classroom experience. The manual is especially suited to instructors of adult basic education, literacy education, English as a second language, and workplace basic education.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 209 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
448 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-0837-9 (9780787908379)
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Person
JOHN DIRKX is associate professor of higher, adult, and lifelong education at Michigan State University and associate director of the Michigan Center for Career and Technical Education. SUZANNE PRENGER is a doctoral student in psychological and cultural studies in education at the University of Nebraska--Lincoln.
Content
Using Integrated, Theme--Based Instruction with Adults. Understanding Contextual Learning in Educating Adults. Defining the Teacher's Role in Thematic Instruction. Identifying, Selecting, and Planning Theme Units. Sample Theme Units. Instructional Strategies. Assessing ITB Instruction. Successfully implementing ITB Instruction: Challenges and Opportunities.