The Influence of Professional Experiences on Adjunct Faculty Teaching
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2019
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Adjunct faculty are a diverse population who bring a range of experiences to the university classroom. The goal of this research was to explore how the professional experiences of adjunct faculty influence their teaching. It was found that adjunct faculty regularly incorporate professional experiences into their classroom teaching. They adopt a practice-first approach to education and are capable of enhancing student learning to help them prepare to enter the work force. This research contributes to the growing knowledge base on adjunct faculty in higher education by improving the understanding of adjunct faculty regarding the professional experiences they bring to the classroom and how their teaching is influenced.