Designing Instruction for Adult Learners / Edition 2

by Gary J. Dean

Overview

Dean (adult and community education, Indiana U. of Pennsylvania) presents the second edition of this text for teachers of adult learners. Coverage includes gathering information about oneself as an adult educator, and about content, learners, and learning contexts; developing content knowledge; conducting needs assessments of adult learners; developing an instructional design; and evaluating the instructional plan before, during and after its implementation. Dean's ideas can be applied to a wide variety of settings, topics, learners, and adult educators. The second edition includes changes to the text to improve clarity, and revision and updating of exhibits, figures, activities, and references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781575242057
Publisher:	Krieger Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/28/2002
Series:	Professional Practices in Adult Education and Human Resource Development Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	135
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

	Preface to the Second Edition	ix
	Acknowledgments	xv
	The Author	xvii
1.	An Adult Education Model for Instructional Design	1
2.	Assessing and Developing Your Skills	9
3.	Developing Content Knowledge	21
4.	Learner Needs and Characteristics	29
5.	Learner Needs Assessment Strategies	37
6.	Understanding the Learning Contexts	61
7.	Developing Goals and Objectives	73
8.	Developing Learning Activities	89
9.	Evaluating Learners	105
10.	Evaluating the Instructional Plan	121
	References	129
	Index	133