Backward planning ain’t all it’s cracked up to be, at least not when it comes to language classrooms for adult learners. If we don’t plan backward from our objectives, how do we plan? What do we plan? Think of language lessons as cycles of engagement, interaction, and reinforcement. This is what guides lesson planning.
As education continues to adapt to the wreckage left behind by Covid-19 the hybrid classroom has emerged as a critical tool for teachers in the field of Adult Basic Education. We’ve rounded up some best practices to help educators effectively engage and empower adult learners in the hybrid classroom.
In 2023 we saw a shift from virtual to in person and continued advances in technology that impacted both adult learners and educators. Hybrid classrooms are more common, and the rapid acceleration of AI has created both opportunities and challenges in the field of education.
Picture this … a group of English language learners arrive for their first class, some more guarded than others about COVID and learning another language. Yet all understand that the consequences of not gaining English proficiency presents a considerable and probably more significant longer-term risk.
It’s August. Where did the summer go? Like most teachers, you’re probably looking toward September, thinking about what might invigorate your lesson planning, and even taking inspiration from wherever your summer took you. If you’re looking for ideas, we have resources that can help.
Now that the summer months are in full swing, classes are paused for many learners, including adult learners. This time away from the classroom can offer the opportunity to practice language and literacy skills in a way that’s enjoyable and can happen almost anywhere – reading for pleasure.
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