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Wlodkowski, Raymond J.

Teaching intensive and accelerated courses : instruction that motivates learning / Raymond J. Wlodkowski, and Margery B. Ginsberg. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2010. - xiv, 223 p. ; 28 cm. - The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-216) and index.

Machine generated contents note: Preface. -- About the Authors. -- 1 Understanding Accelerated and Intensive Courses as Excellent Learning Experiences. -- 2 Using a Motivational Framework to Enhance Learning in Accelerated and Intensive Courses. -- 3 Being a Motivating Instructor. -- 4 Establishing Inclusion in a Learning Environment. -- 5 Developing Positive Attitudes Toward Learning. -- 6 Enhancing Meaning in Learning. -- 7 Engendering Competence Among Learners. -- 8 Designing Instruction for Intensive and Accelerated Courses. -- 9 Strengthening Instruction and Retention . -- References. -- Index.

"Teaching Non-Traditional Students in Accelerated Courses offers a practical guide for teaching diverse students in accelerated courses. It describes the characteristics of an accelerated course and explores how the diverse characteristics of non-traditional learners affect their learning styles and motivations. The book outlines how instructors can adapt their methods to increase their effectiveness when teaching accelerated classes"--

ISBN: 9780787968939 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2010013826

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Educational acceleration.
Motivation in education.

LC Class. No.: LB1029.A22 / W63 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 370.15/4