Understanding Success and Failure in Adult ESL: Superacion vs Dropout of Adult English Learners in the US

This book explores the reasons why adult ESL learners drop out of their language classes and suggests that superación or 'self-actualization' is crucial to understanding their success. Learners should be stressed the tangible, practical advantages of learning English and instruction should be relevant.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Multilingual Matters

This comprehensive book delves into the compelling reasons why adult ESL learners choose to drop out of their language classes and presents explicit strategies to effectively retain students' engagement. It emerges that the most impactful approaches may lie in fostering personal growth rather than solely focusing on technical or curricular aspects. Drawing from a study of a group of Mexican immigrants to the United States, the author suggests that superación, or 'self-actualization,' holds a key to understanding the relative success of adult ESL learners. It is emphasized that learners' decisions to drop out were not hastily made or superficial but rather based on a thoughtful assessment of how the class could enhance their quality of life.

Those involved in delivering ESL to adult learners must emphasize the tangible and practical benefits that come with learning English while simultaneously striving to make instruction relevant and engaging.

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The book explores the reasons why adult ESL learners drop out of their language classes, highlighting the need for effective strategies to retain students' engagement. It suggests that personal growth rather than technical or curricular aspects holds the key to understanding the success of adult ESL learners. The study of a group of Mexican immigrants to the United States provides valuable insights into learners' decisions to drop out, emphasizing that they were not made hastily but based on a thoughtful assessment of how the class could improve their quality of life.

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Those involved in delivering ESL to adult learners must emphasize the tangible and practical benefits that come with learning English while simultaneously striving to make instruction relevant and engaging. This involves highlighting the practical applications of English in various fields, such as employment, travel, and personal development, to motivate learners and make the learning experience more meaningful. Additionally, instructors should strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters a sense of community and encourages learners to participate actively in class discussions and activities.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800412392