Teachers' Perspectives on Effective Methods of Teaching Adult ELL Learners

Identifier

226

Author

Kathleen Sue Snyder

Date

2023

Document Type

Honors Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Major

English

Concentration

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Committee Member

Rebecca Adams

Committee Member

Emily Thrush

Abstract

The purpose of the current study was to research which ESL teaching methods have proven effective for adult ELLs. This study examines the various methods adult ESL teachers use in the mid-south. I interviewed three teachers from surrounding language centers for the most effective methods for teaching adult ELLs. this study considers teachers' challenges and problems with specific methods to teach adult English Language Learners (ELLs). We will explore more engaging methods for adults and keep the students returning. From my findings, I have discovered that all three teachers I have observed use the same successful methods. They use Scaffolding, Holistic methods, the Authentic method, and the Think-pair-share method.

Comments

Undergraduate Honor's Thesis

Library Comment

Honors thesis originally submitted to the Local University of Memphis Honor’s Thesis Repository.

Recommended Citation

Snyder, Kathleen Sue, "Teachers' Perspectives on Effective Methods of Teaching Adult ELL Learners" (2023). Honors Theses. 142.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/honors_theses/142