First Things First in Becoming a Teacher of Adults

The exploration of self-awareness as an essential component for understanding ourselves as a teacher of adults is rather absent in the literature. This article focuses on the elements that are foundational within the self-awareness journey-beliefs, values, and attitudes. Understanding these elements...

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Published in:Journal of adult education 2008-01, Vol.37 (1), p.1
Main Authors: Galbraith, Michael W, Jones, Melanie S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Basic Education
Adult Education
Adult Educators
Adult Students
Beliefs
Educational Philosophy
Goal Orientation
Learning Processes
Personality Traits
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Characteristics
Teachers
Teaching
Teaching (Occupation)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Styles
Values
Work Ethic
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Summary:The exploration of self-awareness as an essential component for understanding ourselves as a teacher of adults is rather absent in the literature. This article focuses on the elements that are foundational within the self-awareness journey-beliefs, values, and attitudes. Understanding these elements establishes the basis for practice implications, such as formulating a personal philosophy or vision for teaching, establishing authenticity and credibility, and determining a teaching perspective. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0090-4244