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Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults 7th Revised edition [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 160 pages, kõrgus x laius: 224x152 mm, kaal: 227 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 15-May-2015
  • Kirjastus: Part-Time Press
  • ISBN-10: 0940017369
  • ISBN-13: 9780940017368
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 160 pages, kõrgus x laius: 224x152 mm, kaal: 227 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 15-May-2015
  • Kirjastus: Part-Time Press
  • ISBN-10: 0940017369
  • ISBN-13: 9780940017368
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.

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 teach

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Adjunct instructors often enter the teaching arena with extensive work experience that is vital to keeping our programs updated. A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults is a practical tool they can use to be successful immediately and throughout their teaching careers. Dr. Sheree P. Koppel, Academic Dean, Sullivan College of Technology and Design

Your books are super-excellent! We have provided them to our new adjunct faculty as well as to our seasoned adjunct faculty who want to continue growing and refreshing their teaching skills. Jeana Bodart, Adjunct Faculty Coordinator, Ivy Tech Community College

If Youre an Adjunct Professor, Buy This Book. David Kramer

Preface to the Seventh Edition 6(2)
Chapter 1 Teaching: What's it all About
Orientation to College and Adult Teaching
8(2)
Establishing a Teaching Environment
10(2)
Characteristics of Good Teaching
12(2)
Setting the Tone
14(1)
Teachers as Actors and Actresses
14(1)
Classroom Communication
15(1)
The Three Rs of Teaching
16(1)
Teaching Styles
17(2)
Professional Ethics
19(3)
Academic Dishonesty
22(2)
Checklist for Part-Time Faculty
24(2)
Chapter 2 Teaching Adult Students
Student Characteristics
26(1)
The Modern Student
27(1)
Teaching With the Techniques of Andragogy
28(2)
Student-Centered Learning
30(1)
Student Learning Styles
31(2)
Diversity in the Classroom
33(1)
Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
34(1)
Motivation
35(1)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
36(6)
Chapter 3 Classroom Strategies for Teaching Adults
Teacher Behaviors
42(1)
Student Behaviors
43(2)
Classroom Assessment
45(2)
Critical Thinking
47(1)
Feedback
47(1)
Faculty Self-Evaluation
48(4)
Chapter 4 Preparing for the First Class
Planning Your Teaching in a Hurry
52(2)
The Ideal Way of Planning a Course
54(2)
The Course Syllabus
56(1)
Course Objectives
57(1)
E-mail/Web Sites
57(1)
Policies
58(5)
First Class
63(3)
The Lesson Plan
66(4)
Chapter 5 Teaching Techniques, Instructional Aids, Testing
Teaching Techniques
70(1)
Instructor-Based Techniques
70(11)
The Lecture
71(5)
Discussion
76(1)
Question/Answer
77(2)
The Demonstration
79(1)
The Guest Lecturer
80(1)
Quality Control Circles
80(1)
Student-Based Techniques
81(5)
Active Learning
81(1)
Cooperative/Collaborative Learning
82(3)
The Student Panel
85(1)
The Learning Cell
85(1)
Buzz Groups
86(1)
Out-of-Class Activities
86(1)
Outside Readings/Written Assignments
86(1)
The Project
87(1)
The Case Study
87(1)
Field Trips
87(1)
Large Group Instruction
87(2)
Instructional Aids
89(2)
Overhead Transparencies
89(1)
CD/DVD
90(1)
Flipchart
90(1)
Handouts
91(1)
Tests and Testing
91(3)
Test/Question Types
92(2)
Assigning Grades
94(3)
The Basics
94(1)
Evaluation Plan
95(2)
Chapter 6 Student Engagement--Why it Matters
Student Retention--Why it Matters
97(1)
Students Make the First Choice
98(1)
Instructors Reaffirm or Negate
98(1)
Retention is More Than Numbers
99(1)
Student Engagement 101
99(4)
Defining Student Engagement
100(1)
The Instructor's Role
101(1)
Encouraging Student Engagement
102(1)
Demonstrate Engagement for Your Students
103(1)
Other Factors Related to Student Engagement
103(2)
Chapter 7 Communicating with Students
Keep the Information Flowing
105(2)
Blogs
105(1)
Twitter
106(1)
Social Networking Sites
106(1)
Learning Management Systems
107(1)
Second Life
107(1)
Student Response Systems
108(3)
Chapter 8 Online Research
Finding Information Online
111(1)
General Search Engines
112(2)
Vertical Search Engines
114(1)
Evaluating the Reliability of Online Information
115(2)
Chapter 9 Teaching Large Classes
Syllabus
117(1)
The Lecture Hall
117(1)
Administration
118(1)
Teaching
119(2)
Communications
121(1)
Tests and Assignments
122(1)
Teaching Assistants
123(2)
Ten Tips for Teaching Large Classes
125(1)
Chapter 10 Teaching Online
Getting Started
126(1)
Online Lingo 101
127(1)
Technological Preparation
127(1)
Design and Content Preparation
128(2)
Tips for Working Efficiently
130(1)
Accessibility
131(2)
Community Building
133(2)
Practical Tips for Good Communication in Online Courses
135(2)
Diving into the Wreck: Revisiting Online Classrooms
137(1)
Glossary of Online Terminology
138(6)
References 144(4)
Index 148(9)
Ordering Information 157
Donald Greive is a former Dean of Academic, Evening, and Part-Time Services at a major community college. He has served as a teacher/ trainer at two universities and has been an adjunct faculty member at a liberal arts college, state university, community college, and technical institute. He is an active member in continuing education and academic professional associations. He has managed several conferences on part-time/adjunct faculty and served as a consultant for part-time faculty management and development.