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Faculty Development Workbook Module 6 Classroom Management for the Adult

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ISBN-10: 1418047929

ISBN-13: 9781418047924

Edition: 2007

Authors: Amy Solomon, Quantum Integrations Staff

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Module 6 discusses techniques for managing the adult learner in the classroom. Topics include motivating the adult, creating a favorable classroom environment, dealing with diversity, and humor. Additionally, ideas are presented for dealing with many of the common student situations. The sections included in this module are as follows: Section 1: Motivating the Adult Section 2: Creating a Favorable Environment for Learning Section 3: Strategies for the Top 20 Student Situations Section 4: Diversity and Legal Issues Section 5: Humor in the Classroom
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Book details

List price: $43.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 10/19/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836

Amy Solomon has been a successful program director and faculty member in career school, community college, and clinical occupational therapy settings. She is an accreditation evaluator for the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and has supervised and coached academic and clinical faculty. In addition to developing academic programs and courses, Ms. Solomon has authored, edited, and reviewed textbooks, ancillary materials, and academic reports such as self-studies and other documents. Ms. Solomon's experience contributes to a thorough understanding of curriculum, adult learners, accreditation issues, and faculty development needs.

Introduction
Motivating the Adult Learner
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: Responding to Students' Attitudes and Sensitivities
Motivation Factors
"Motivated" versus "Unmotivated"
Motivation Techniques
General Strategies for Motivating Students
Addressing Motivation Issues
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Creating a Favorable Environment for Learning
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: A Favorable Learning Environment
Characteristics of a Favorable Learning Environment
General Strategies for a Favorable Learning Environment
Communication Techniques
General Strategies for Communication in the Adult Learning Environment
Psychological Factors
General Strategies for Setting Effective Rules in the Classroom
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Strategies for Common Student Situations
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: Anticipating Issues and Situations
Dealing with Problematic Student Situations
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Diversity and Legal Issues
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: Legal Implications
Legal Considerations: Use of Information
Copyright Law
Plagiarism
General Strategies for Preventing Plagiarism
General Strategies for Recognizing Plagiarism
Legal Considerations: Disability
Confidentiality
Legal Considerations: Civil Rights
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Humor in the Classroom
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: Using Humor
Types of Humor
The Benefits of Humor
Students' Perspectives on Humor
Developing Humor
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio
Assessment Questions
Assessment Answer Key
References
Resources