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Getting Organized Organization before entering the classroom is critical to the success of your course. Adult students need to feel their time in the classroom will be time well spent. This week we focus on planning and organizing the course material.

Teaching Adult Learners Adult learners sometimes experience self-consciousness and anxiety about their age and abilities. Yet, the same people may be verbal and assertive when the instructor presents information inconsistent with their experiences. This week’s tips focus on teaching adults returning to higher education.

Adult Learners and Curriculum Design Although there are similarities between teaching traditional students and returning adults, there also are differences. Adult learners re-enter college for different reasons, and many learn differently than traditional students do. This week’s tips help you with curriculum design for and instruction of adult learners.

Adult Learners and Teaching Principles Whether preparing for class or instructing in the classroom, there are certain principles of good education you want to keep in mind when teaching adults. Use this week’s tips to help you.

Teaching Respect Higher education is the place for thinking people to think and the place where respect for all people can be fostered. As students are exposed to expanded knowledge and ways of thinking, their minds become open to new and creative ways of dealing with the people and the world around them. This week’s Teaching Tips give you ways to teach respect via your course.

Relaxation Techniques for Adult Learners Adults who are returning to the classroom are often frightened. Mention testing and their blood pressure goes up. This week’s Teaching Tips offer relaxation tips that you can pass along to your students.

Ethics for Adult Learners Students are faced with ethical issues in their careers. The same is true in the classroom. This week’s Teaching Tips provide guidelines for ethical issues including plagiarism, cheating, and class attendance. This week’s Download Depot is an ethical decision-making model for students to use.

Raising Adult Learners' Self-esteem Many adults have waited years to complete their education, and their self-esteem and confidence may need a boost. This week’s Teaching Tips focus on ways to boost your students’ self-esteem and confidence.


Free Downloads

Sample Syllabus
A sample syllabus that will lead you through the creation of a course syllabus.

Your Personal Learning Style
Tool to help you determine students' personal learning styles.

Motivation and Experience Review
Questionnaire to help you discover your students' motivations and past experiences.

Assumptions About Learning
Student handout you can use to make adult learners feel more comfortable returning to school.

Relaxation Technique
Written exercise to help students relax.

The Ethical Decision Making Model
Procedure for analyzing a situation and making a decision based on ethics.

Instructor Evaluation
Evaluation form for students to complete. You can use student feedback to improve your instructional style.


 Feature Articles

Motivating Adult Learners to Their Highest Potential This article explains how you can use Maslow’s hierarchical theory of human needs to help your students get the most out of your course.

Helping Adult Learners with Limited Basic Skills Ways to assist your adult students who may have barriers related to basic skills.



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