Narratives of Adult English Learners and Teachers

Practical Applications

AvClarena Larrotta

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

This book centralizes the narratives of adult English language learners, teachers, and trainee teachers in the development of a humanistic language pedagogy; their strengths, concerns, and stories inform this practical guide to adult literacy development and English language-culture learning and teaching. The author sets the need to educate the whole person, and to focus on the adult learner’s strengths and assets, against a background of rigorous research and practical experience. This book combines evidence-based pedagogy with a passionate belief in the centrality of the learner and the importance of education and will be invaluable to all those involved in teaching and training related to adult English language learners.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-04-10
Mått:156 x 234 x 12 mm
Vikt:365 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Ideas and Reflections in Practice
Antal sidor:133
Förlag:Multilingual Matters
ISBN:9781788923170

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Clarena Larrotta is Professor for the Adult, Professional, and Community Education MA and PhD Programs at Texas State University, USA. She has taught ESL, EFL, and bilingual education in Colombia and the United States and has extensive experience in both teacher education and adult education. She uses Freirean pedagogy, participatory approaches, and engaged scholarship in research focusing on adult learning, English language-culture learning, family literacy, and adult literacy development.

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This book is an important addition to TESOL and adult education. Inspiring and refreshing, the book presents strong theoretical underpinnings, crucial pedagogical examples, and rigorous research. Findings are noteworthy for all interested in ESL communities. The intentional and masterful structure empowers the reader to transfer knowledge to their professional practice.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1. Introduction and Supporting Theories Part I. Students’ VoicesChapter 2. Learning to Enjoy Reading in ESL Chapter 3. ESL Adults Transitioning from Oral Language to Print Chapter 4. Adults Building Confidence Through Family Literacy Chapter 5. Adult ESL Learners’ Motivations Part II. Teachers’ VoicesChapter 6. ESL Instruction Through Religious Organizations Chapter 7. Public Libraries Building Literate Communities Chapter 8. Engaged Scholarship Training Tesol Instructors Chapter 9. Negotiating Adult ESL Curriculum Chapter 10. Conclusion