1) The document discusses different terms that can be used to refer to adult educators such as teacher, facilitator, instructor, and trainer. These terms are suitable for different contexts. 2) It notes that many adult educators do not have specific teaching degrees but still need training to be effective. They often teach as part of another job. 3) The goal of the textbook is to teach how to teach adults and guide readers through experiences to boost confidence and help them learn about themselves and others as educators. It encourages continuing to the next chapter for more information.

1. Chapter One
So, You’re Teaching
Adults?
01

2. Chapter One’s Main Points
What can I
call
teachers?
1 3
2
Who are
teachers?
What’s the
goal of the
textbook?

3. Most people teaching don’t have
specific degrees for it! That
doesn’t mean they don’t need
training for it.
These people teaching are
usually doing so as part of
another job.
Who are teachers?

4. What’s the goal of the
textbook?
Teaching how to
teach
Guiding through
experiences
1 2
Boost confidence to
teach
Learn about self and
others as teachers
3 4

5. What Can I Call Teachers?
Facilitator
Teacher
K-12 context,
but effective all
round because
it describes the
role
Guides > Tells
Suitable adult
educators
Post-secondary
context
Instructor
Workplace
context
Fits adults who
are learning
Trainer

6. You Can Call them MANY terms!
They teach in MANY settings, so have
MANY names!
Instructor
Teacher
Facilitator
Trainer
Guide
Mentor

7. Now what?
Please continue on with the
chapter 2 infographic for more
information regarding the
qualities of good teachers and
the four keys to effective
teaching.