Developing Teaching Style in Adult Education

by Joe E. Heimlich, Emmalou Norland

Overview

Presenting numerous activities—for both individuals and groups—designed to foster self-knowledge and growth in teaching, the authors examine the primary elements of the teaching-learning exchange. Valuable special resources, including scales for measuring beliefs and values about teaching describes individual teaching styles.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780787900137
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/28/1994
Series:	The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.16(w) x 9.51(h) x 0.98(d)

About the Author

JOE E. HEIMLICH is Leader, Environmental Sciences, for Ohio StateUniversity Extension and assistant professor of environmentaleducation, School of Natural Resources at Ohio State University(OSU).

EMMALOU NORLAND is associate professor in the department ofAgricultural Education at OSU. She was the recipient of the 1993OSU Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award.

Table of Contents

EXPLORING THE PERSONAL SIDE OF TEACHING.

Relating Personal Growth and Teaching Style.

Understanding Basic Concepts of Teaching and Learning.

Analyzing the Instructional Process.

REFLECTING ON THE TEACHING AND LEARNING EXCHANGE.

Content.

Environment.

The Teacher.

The Learning Community.

The Learner.

INTEGRATING TEACHING CONCEPTS WITH TEACHING STYLE.

Matching Methods to Teaching Style.

Developing a Personal Style.

Editorial Reviews

"It's impossible to read this book without reflecting on your own teaching style. Heimlich and Norland have achieved a rare blend of theory and practice in producing a book that sheds new light on teaching adults." (Susan Imel, director, ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education)

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