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Managing Learning in Adult ESL Classes - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Experiences with Education
        
        Prior education
        
        Learner expectations
        
        Literacy skills
      - Cultural Background
        
        Classroom expectations
        
        Tensions among groups within the class
        
        Primary language
      - Individual Factors
        
        Identity and investment
        
        Obstacles to learning
        
        Motivation **
        
        Personality
        
        Age
        
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        In the adult classroom, I believe motivational factors are some of the greatest stimulus for acquisition. The knowledge of getting a better job, better, more effective communication with the community, will propel the learner toward goals.
      - Situational Factors
        
        Situation in the new country
        
        Access to English outside of class **
        
        I believe one of the greatest factors to success in the language acquisition classroom is the ability to practice and utilize their classroom learning out in the "real world". With limited time in the controlled environment of the classroom, the chance for moving forward each session is much more difficult.
      - Establishing Goals
        
        Identify and Negotiate Shared Goals *
        
        Identifying these specific expectations will allow the teacher and learner to identify and work toward their goals.
        
        Differentiation *
        
        Tailoring instruction (Content, Product, Process), based on learner profiles, interests, and readiness.
        
        Utilize the strengths of a multilevel classroom to serve as a benefit
        
        Translanguaging *
        
        I believe the teacher should utilize the L1 very cautiously in the classroom. The reliance on the L1 could become a very hard habit to break. With that said, there may be times when a concept, grammar or vocabulary could be better understood using this resource.
    - - Providing the best space for learning possible
    - - Open versus Managed Enrollment
    - - Factors to consider: Ability level, gender, relationships, learner expectation, and purpose of task.
    - - Incorporate communicative practices *
        
        Utilize interactive activities whenever possible. Teacher should always monitor progress and be available.
    - - Keep involvement from being excessive or inappropriate
  - - - Universal Design for Learning
        
        Framework for designing inclusive and effective curriculum, assessments, and materials