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Adult Education in Academia Revised 2nd Edition Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, Nova Southeastern University Robert C. Preziosi, Nova Southeastern University |
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This book offers practical techniques, tips and guidelines for the creation of an extraordinary learning environment. It discusses learning theories, needs assessment , twenty fi rst century facilitation tools, essentials of cyberspace education, diversity management, outcomes assessment, mentoring of new educators, and retention of extraordinary human resources. Ralph Waldo Emerson said that “the person who can make hard things easy is the educator,” and Adult Education in Academia provides educators with simple to implement tools to make learning more fruitful for students while assessing and enhancing the process for documentation and accreditation. Each of these real world practical facilitation techniques offers opportunities for becoming and being an extraordinary educator.
CONTENTS: Foreword. Preface. PART I: Recruiting and Retaining Extraordinary Facilitators. Chapter 1. Adult Learning and Higher Education. Chapter 2. Faculty Developmentin Distance Education. Chapter 3. Faculty Development. Chapter 4. Becoming a World-class Facilitator. Chapter 5. Suggestions for Effective Teaching. Chapter 6. Online and Cyberspace Essentials. PART II: Integrating Cyberspace Technology to Facilitate Learning. Chapter 7. Quality Assurance in Doctoral Programs. Chapter 8. Ethics and Diversity Issues in Higher Education. Chapter 9. Understanding Various Generations of Learners and Employees. Chapter 10. Comparison of Learning Outcomes across Different Locations. Chapter 11. Assessment of Hybrid Education. PART III: Chapter Appendix—Course Description and Learning Objectives. Chpater 12. A Study of Instructional Methods. Chapter 13. Progressing Forward. Bibliography. Appendies. Index. About the Authors. REVIEWS: Adult Education in Academia is ideal for training and distribution to our faculty members because it covers important and timely topics such as adult learning styles, faculty development, effective teaching, active learning, learning outcomes, understanding various generations of learners, and more. I strongly feel that such training and development promotes quality classroom instruction and positive interactions with our students. - Professor Teddie Laing, Department Chairperson Miami Dade College, School of Business – North Campus You will find this book to be an invaluable tool. Drs. Mujtaba and Preziosi have included a great deal of information, best practices and experiences regarding adult education. The book joins in a unique way the administrative/managerial with the teaching/learning. - Dr. Preston Jones, Associate Dean H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship, NSU Adult Education in Academia is an excellent source of learning for academics as well as students and I am sure many academics and adult learners will benefit from this book. I have to congratulate Dr. Mujtaba and Dr. Preziosi for their efforts to write such a comprehensive book. - Dr. Bahawodin Baha, Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering University of Brighton, Moulsecoomb, Brighton BN2 4GJ, UK Colleges and universities continue to enroll increased numbers of adult learners, both online and in the classroom. This resource presents a wealth of information for engaging adult learners in the learning process. The section on ethics and diversity issues in higher education is particularly relevant to 21st century adult learners and faculty who facilitate their learning. Adult Education in Academia is an essential resource for deans, directors, and department chairs that recruit and train faculty in adult education. The text is packed with practical strategies, tips, and techniques for facilitating learning in adult students. | ||
