Adult ESL : current communicative approaches
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Date
2004
Authors
Jager-Vanderwal, Deb
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2004
Abstract
Adult English learners comprise a large segment ofthe population that enrols in
education programs in Canada. There has been an increased need for education programs
that will meet the increased demand for English as a second language (ESL) instruction.
The foci of this project are an examination of adult English language learners and the
current ESL instructional methods employed. This project first provides an overview of
adult ESL and adult learners, the principles of adult learning theory and second language
acquisition theory, and implications for learning and teaching. Next, the project provides
an historical background ofthe search for a language teaching methodology leading to a
focus and exploration of contemporary communicative approaches to language teaching
appropriate for adult ESL learners. Lastly, a discussion of the post-methods era is
considered with an emphasis on formulating an informed, eclectic approach.
Description
v, 54 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers , Adult education , Continuing education , English language -- Study and teaching as a second language