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Understanding and Teaching the At-Risk Adult Student: Strategies to Improve Retention and Success - Hardcover

Diane Mierzwik

 
9781475801644: Understanding and Teaching the At-Risk Adult Student: Strategies to Improve Retention and Success

Synopsis

This is a guide for teachers entering or continuing in the specific realm of adult education of students who are at-risk due to their criminal backgrounds, substance abuse issues or undiagnosed learning disabilities. The book provides readers with an overview of the teaching challenges for this population of students, presents research on their unique challenges as learners, and provides teachers with evidence-based practices to enhance the success of this adult learner population.

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About the Author

Diane Mierzwik has been an educator for over 25 years, teaching all grade levels, serving as a program coordinator for adult education and a mentor teacher for others. She is the author of several books and articles. www.dianemierzwik.net

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