A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults

With over 265,000 copies sold since its first edition was printed in 2000, A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults has become one of the most trusted faculty development resources available today. This 7th edition of A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults helps readers tackle the day-to-day challenges associated with college teaching. The book takes teaching faculty (including those new to the classroom) step-by-step through the semester. Readers begin with a discussion about the importance of andragogy, student-centered learning and cooperative/collaborative learning. From there, the book offers readers loads of suggestions and expert teaching tips. Instructors sharpen their skills and become more confident and competent in the classroom. A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults shows readers how to build stronger lesson 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). A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults offers practical advice and successful strategies in a readable, accessible style and format.