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Andragogy - The Teaching of Adults

Andragogy is the teaching of adults. It differs from pedagogy, which is teacher centered. If you teach adults, you need to know about andragogy.
Bookshelf - The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner
Right answers may have been okay in the old world, but knowing how to ask the right questions is the key to survival in the new, global world our students are entering.
5 Principles of Teaching Adults
Adults learn differently than children. If you're teaching adult students, it's important to understand the five principles of teaching adults. It's important to know how adults learn.
Classroom Management - Managing Disruptive Behavior
Classroom management can be challenging if you've got a student or two who is consistently disruptive. Learn some effective classroom management techniques.
Learning.com for Adults?
Learning.com is famous for having wonderful resources for teachers of children. Can teachers of adults adapt Learning.com resources for their adult students?
Adapting Resources from Learning.com for Teaching Adults
If you're a teacher of adults, how do you adapt resources for children from sites like Learning.com? Is it possible to use Learning.com for teaching adults?

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