What instructional practices best meet the needs of adult English language learners?
Teaching English language learners in adult education programs is not the same as teaching native English speakers, who have already participated in the K-12 education system in the United States and, for some reason, still need or want additional education as adults. Teachers, program directors, and state administrators need to know the differences between teaching these two populations, so that they can serve the adults in their programs appropriately. The following are guidelines for teachers who are new to working with adults learning English.
