Applying Principles of Adult Learning for Effective ESL Instruction by Olia Tomski https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z Post an example en-us 2025-08-06 17:23:31 UTC 2025-08-26 21:18:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Adults need to make their own decisions in their learning process https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3547983403 2025-08-19 19:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3547983403 Ask students at the beginning of a course what they’re interested in, and using these topics throughout the class https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3547991308 2025-08-19 19:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3547991308 https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3547991597 Ask for the adult student’s input in creating goals and revisit goals regularly.

]]> 2025-08-19 19:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3547991597 Have people tell stories or answer questions about family members https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3547994550 2025-08-19 19:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3547994550 Adults are more motivated to learn when they see the relevance of the material to their personal and professional lives. https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3548000123 2025-08-19 19:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3548000123 Adults are problem-centered and task -oriented learners, seeking to apply knowledge and skills to real-life situations https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3548004532 2025-08-19 19:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3548004532 Adults are motivated by internal factors, such as personal growth, career advancement, and the desire to improve their quality of life. https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3548009679 2025-08-19 19:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/oliat/uewa4oe2orz12g1z/wish/3548009679