Designing Instruction for Adult Learners / Edition 2

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)