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If you are a teacher who wants to transition from teaching children to teaching adults, you might face some challenges in finding a job in the field of instructional design. One of the most important steps to land your dream job is to create a portfolio that showcases your skills and projects as an instructional designer. A portfolio is a collection of work samples that demonstrate your abilities and achievements in designing and delivering effective learning experiences. Leverage Your Skills and Experiences Childhood educators have more in common with adult educators than they realize. Here are ten skills that are important to teaching both children and adults: All these skills and experiences can be ported from pedagogy to andragogy. The “trick”, however, is to convince employers and adult learners that your skills make you a better adult instructional designer. And it’s all about framing those skills in a proper context! Showcasing Yourself as … [Read more...] about Transitioning from Pedagogy to Andragogy: How to Build an Instructional Design Portfolio that Stands Out