A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults

By Donald Greive

Book Overview

With over 265,000 copies sold, 'this book 'is one of the most trusted faculty development resources available today. 'More than just a teacher's manual, this powerhouse helps readers 'tackle the day-to-day challenges 'associated with teaching part-time. It takes faculty members (including those new to the classroom) step-by-step through their teaching course.

Readers 'begin 'with a discussion 'about 'the importance of andragogy, student-centred learning and cooperative/collaborative learning. 'The book offers 'loads of suggestions and teaching tips and 'helps instructors sharpen their skills in order to become more confident and competent in the classroom. 'This invaluable handbook 'helps readers 'build 'stronger lessons plans, integrate media and technology into lectures effectively, facilitate 'more dynamic classroom discussions and craft 'a variety of 'test types and 'assessment tools (including self-assessment tools). 'It 'offers practical advice and 'successful strategies in a readable, 'accessible style and 'format.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0940017369
• ISBN13: 9780940017368
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Part-Time Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great tips in a concise format!

As an adjunct professor and workshop trainer, I have found the myriad suggestions on teaching and organized outlines for curriculum development very helpful. I am suggesting this book as a source for others who teach and train trainers.