Bringing Community To The Adult Esl Classroom

Using the concept of community building as a framework, this volume summarizes and updates readers on the state of adult English as a second language (ESL) education in the United States. It provides a complete description of this population of learners and their learning needs. The various chapters discuss possibilities for community building in the adult ESL classroom, combining research, theory, and practice. Community building is not a new topic; we often discuss it informally with our colleages and students. However, scant written material exists - with a focus on adult ESL - documenting how it happens or reconciling theory with experiences. In this volume, several practitioners and researchers explain the ways in which they use community-building principles in adult ESL settings. The authors' descriptions of applications of community-building principles can help other adult educators to implement these ideas in their teaching practice. Our goal is to encourage readers to spark conversation and continuous learning among all who work in this field.

שנה

2009

שפה

English

הוצאה

Jossey-Bass

מהדורות

1

עמודים

83

ISBN

9780470479551

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