A series of helpful tips for planning and teaching an adult course is contained in this guide. Section 1 studies the creation of a climate for learning. It includes such elements as the uniqueness of teaching adults, the characteristics of successful adult instructors, the importance of the first class meeting, getting to know the students, and providing for the physical comfort of the students. Next, section 2 examines the development of the teacher's training plan. This section is divided into two subsections: preparing the training plan and selecting instructional content. Section 3 concentrates on the selection of appropriate teaching methods. The topics discussed here include the nature of learning, emphasis on job application, learning as a self-activity, instruction sequencing, and teaching methods for various occasions. Finally, the evaluation process is examined along with its purposes and varying designs. Several charts illustrate the material and a sample quiz and evaluation form are included. (CT)