Adjunct Faculty in Online Higher Education: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners

Tanya McGlashing Tarbutton, Lori Beth Doyle (Herausgeber)

Media-Kombination

389 Seiten

2024
Information Science Reference
978-1-6684-9858-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Adjunct Faculty in Online Higher Education: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners is an essential handbook that delves into the pivotal role of adjunct faculty instructors in the booming realm of online higher education, with a specific focus on adult learners. As the demand for online education continues to soar, administrators, program directors, and adjunct faculty instructors alike are presented with unique challenges and opportunities. This comprehensive guidebook provides a wealth of knowledge and best practices for adjunct faculty instructors seeking to excel in online teaching roles. With a keen understanding of the competitive nature of the field, this book equips instructors with valuable insights that will set them apart in the ever-expanding landscape of higher education. University administrators and program directors will also find immense value in the book's content, which explores strategies for providing professional development to adjunct faculty and designing effective evaluations to support continuous improvement. Recognizing the paramount importance of the student experience, the book emphasizes the crucial role played by adjunct faculty in representing their respective institutions. Covering a wide range of topics, from the historical context of adult learners to the challenges associated with being an adjunct instructor, this handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for both aspiring and experienced adjunct faculty members. It offers practical advice on curriculum design, personnel development, and evaluation methods, empowering administrators and directors alike to make informed decisions in hiring and supporting adjunct faculty instructors. Drawing on the perspectives of both adjunct instructors and administrators, this edited volume provides a balanced and insightful exploration of the dynamics between these crucial stakeholders. It serves as a valuable resource, fostering a deeper understanding of the unique needs and aspirations of adjunct faculty in online higher education.

Autor

Tanya Tarbutton works at Concordia University Irvine where she serves as Senior Director of the Master of Arts in Education Degree Programs, Educational Administration Practicum Coordinator, and Associate Professor of Education. Prior to this Dr. Tarbutton enjoyed the role of Director of MAED, Educational Administration emphasis. Her work expands to include participating on academic advisory boards focused on transformational change, presenting at international conferences, and being invited to present at UNESCO’s Commission on the Status of Women Conference. Before a transition to higher education, Dr. Tarbutton worked as a site-based school administrator, resource teacher, and general education teacher. She brings a unique perspective grounded in more than 25 years of career experience. Lori Doyle works as an Associate Professor of Education at Concordia University Irvine where she serves as Director for the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program. She is Subject Matter Expert for four courses in the program and has worked on extensive curriculum development projects for this and other programs at the university. Working as an instructor keeps her mindful of relevant and changing trends in adult education. Lori has taught at several universities over the past twenty years, but her career began as a high school English and Theology teacher and curriculum writer. She holds a California Clear Credential in Secondary Education, MAEd in Curriculum and Instruction, and a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Cognition. Her areas of research interest are adult education, Biblical contexts, servant leadership, curriculum development, faculty support, and faculty mental health.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.1.2024
• Verlagsort: PA
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 216 x 279 mm
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Erwachsenenbildung
• ISBN-10: 1-6684-9858-8 / 1668498588
• ISBN-13: 978-1-6684-9858-3 / 9781668498583
• Zustand: Neuware