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Teaching adult learners : a guide for public librarians / Jessica A. Curtis

Author
Curtis, Jessica A.
Published
Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, 2019.
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Contents
The growing role and impact of instruction in public libraries -- Common learning populations and situations -- An introduction to andragogy -- Generational learning considerations -- Sensory learning -- Cultural considerations of library instruction -- Passive instruction -- Helping the individual: teaching one-on-one -- Class and group instruction -- Online teaching -- Outside instructors -- Overcoming barriers -- Assessment tools and strategies.
Summary
"Presenting complex concepts and ideas in an easy-to-understand format, this book applies learning theory to real-life situations and provides a much-needed resource for those responsible for or seeking to instruct adults in library settings. The book introduces learning principles and techniques that will enhance your classes, programs, and one-on-one interactions as well as increase the memory retention of participants. It will help you not only to promote learning but also to create positive library interactions and build retention. Current library instructional and theoretical texts address instructional programming but do not explain how the instructor handles learning instruction differently for individuals, general audiences, and specific audiences, or in passive situations such as through handouts or online interactions. This guide differs from other works in that it addresses all adult services positions, not only those with the title of "instructional librarian," and addresses the full scope of instruction that librarians need to better meet patron needs."--Publisher's description
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9781440865459 (electronic bk.)
1440865450 (electronic bk.)
9781440865442
9798216153009 Electronic book (EPUB format)
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