Teaching Adult Students
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Presuppositions
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Good teaching is where identity and integrity meet.Ìý
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Good teaching finds points of connection.Ìý
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Good teaching creates white space or margin for learning.Ìý
Strategies
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Remember they are adults; treat them as such.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Keep material short, applicable, interesting, and pertinent.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Your audience does not want a lecture; restrain yourself.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Tell them and show them what they need to know.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Work with small breakout groups.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Watch for signs of unrest and boredom.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Prepare in advance an evaluation form.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Solicit comments that may help you restructure the class.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Allow them to share life experiences.