Adults Learning, 5th edition

Description How do adults really learn? How do I handle the first class or session? How can I get my material across in a way that will interest and excite people? Completely revised and updated, this friendly and practical book is the guide on how to teach adults. It unravels the many myths of teaching adults while explaining why it is a rewarding and complex task. Using case studies and examples from a wide range of sources including higher education, adults education and management development, the book answers questions such as How to I deal with a mixed ability group? How do I manage conflicts in the group? Which methods of teaching work best? There are chapters on course and session design, problem-based learning, action learning, role-play and blended learning.