Narratives of Adult English Learners and Teachers

Practical Applications

By (author) Clarena Larrotta

Publication date:

10 April 2019

Publisher

Multilingual Matters

Dimensions:

234x156mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781788923170

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.

Chapter 1. Introduction and Supporting Theories

Part I. Students’ Voices

Chapter 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’ Voices

Chapter 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

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.