The Spring of 2020 saw educational institutions around the world abruptly convert to online teaching formats. While this transition may be unfamiliar--and even uncomfortable--the skills and techniques needed to engage and empower online learners can be learned and mastered to serve the current and ever-expanding need. This indispensable resource…

Our nation's economy and global competitiveness depend on an educated, skilled workforce that can quickly adapt to changes in technology and business processes. Adult educators understand that adult learners need opportunities to obtain workplace and career management skills through work-based learning experiences that prepare them for the complex…

"Making Sense of Decoding and Spelling: An Adult Reading Course of Study" is an evidence-based course of study designed to teach adult learners to decode and spell words more accurately and fluently. It is designed to be used as one component of a comprehensive adult reading course. The target population for the course is adult basic education…

In order to enable the widespread adoption of online education, faculty must be trained in the pedagogy of teaching in this medium. This book offers an understanding of how cognition and learning theory applies to an online learning environment. Through behaviorist, constructivist, and cognitive approaches it provides strategies for incorporating…

Discusses the pros and cons of using copying as a means for English-as-a-Second-Language students to improve their handwriting skills. The use of chalkboards, plastic slates, and newsprint with felt markers is described. (LB)

A 10-week plan was developed to help disadvantaged adults and college students realize that they can affect their environments if they learn the techniques of setting short-term goals to obtain long-term goals. According to the plan, the student selects a goal (not necessarily an educational goal) that can be reasonably accomplished in 10 weeks.…

Methods for teaching non-English speaking adults include using adult-oriented methods, introducing vocabulary in context, using graphic arts, encouraging discussion, using comparison and analogy, providing a relaxed atmosphere, letting students talk about themselves, using complete sentences, being a good role model, and letting students help each…

Designed for adults who have never learned to sing, this four-month program teaches pitch control and singing in tune. Exercises focus on self awareness, breathing, pitch-matching, and ear training. (SJL)

Describes a learning journal assignment in an organizational behavior course that is designed to provide practice in management skills, facilitate comprehension and retention, and provide an assessment tool. Discusses challenges in evaluating journals, including differences in style and culture. An appendix gives details on the assignment and…

Established methods of teaching multiplication (tables, flash cards, repetitive exercises) do not work well with adult underachievers. The properties and concepts of multiplication of whole numbers must be presented as observable, fun, and practical. Finger math methods may succeed where pencil and paper fail. (SK)

Responses from 191 college students suggest that they are most interested in learning about course content and the instructor at the first session. Effectiveness of the first session is enhanced by attention to physical space, temperature, lighting, and equipment; personal greeting; and explanation of the relevance of course content. (SK)

The author argues that adult college students need to use their life experiences as an important key to their learning experiences. Emphasis is on reading and writing, two common life experiences that also are crucial to college survival. (CH)

Discusses the problems encountered by adults who are beginning artists. States that a teacher's failure to recognize these problems can adversely affect creative behavior and enjoyment of art. Describes the Hoffman Scale of Visual Interpretation and considers its use in the positive reinforcement of these beginning artists. (GEA)

Discusses some of the difficulties in vocabulary learning and gives suggestions for building vocabulary in meaningful contexts. (EKN)

Lists professional organizations; library and resource centers; journals and periodicals; government publications; and books and articles with interests in language, adults, ESL, or social and educational issues. Most are Canadian. (EKN)