Principles of Adult Learning: An ESL Context

Autor/in	Finn, Donald
Titel	Principles of Adult Learning: An ESL Context
Quelle	In: Journal of Adult Education, 40 (2011) 1, S.34-39 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0090-4244
Schlagwörter	Adult Learning; Adult Students; English (Second Language); Student Characteristics; Barriers; Student Motivation; Instructional Effectiveness; Program Effectiveness; Andragogy; Educational Environment; Relevance (Education); Second Language Instruction + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adulte education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Schulische Motivation; Unterrichtserfolg; Andragogics; Andragogik; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Relevance; Relevanz; Fremdsprachenunterricht
Abstract	Given the current global economic situation, industries have been forced to examine their efficiency and effectiveness, and this is also true for adult education programs. Many programs, whether public or private, face budget downsizing which leads to questions of how to effectively instruct the adults they serve. This article provides an overview of the characteristics of adults who participate in English language programs. Potential barriers to participation and factors that might motivate them to persist in these programs will be briefly examined. Finally, this article concludes with an examination of principles of adult learning and their role in designing effective activities and environments for adult learners. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Mountain Plains Adult Education Association. c/o Adult Learning Center, 815 Front Street, Helena, MT 59602. Tel: 406-324-2118; Web site: http://www.mpaea.org/publications.htm
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10