Adult Learners

Toward a New Pluralism in ABE/ESOL Programs: Teaching to Multiple "Cultures of Mind"

This brief describes the results from a one-year study examining the learning and changes that took place in 41 adult ABE/ESOL learners enrolled in "long term" programs. Researchers were...

Applying Research Findings to Instruction for Adult English Language Students

In this short article the authors combine a comprehensive overview of:

• why practitioners need to understand and use research,
• how researchers and teachers can pair up to conduct...

Workplace Instruction and Workforce Preparation for Adult Immigrants

This resource describes and discusses three different workforce preparation venues (workplace classes, vocational classes, Adult ESL classes) for English language learners. The authors address the...

Working with Adult English Language Learners with Limited Literacy: Research, Practice, and Professional Development

This brief addresses how teachers can help facilitate English language learners (ELL) acquire formal literacy skills and then addresses models for and the benefits of professional development. The...

An Introduction to ESL in the Workplace: A Professional Development Packet

This step by step training resource for developing ESL work-based programs includes agendas, content, participant activities, handouts, transparencies and trainer resources. The workshop series is...

Facilitating Adult Learner Interactions to Build Listening and Speaking Skills

This practical resource stresses the importance of building oral (speaking and listening) communicative skills necessary for the workplace and community. It provides a review of the research that...