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Publication Date: 2013
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Reaching a Culturally Diverse Immigrant Population of Adult English Language Learners
Johnson, Joan; Owen, Linda
Journal of Adult Education, v42 n1 p23-29 2013
Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) is a framework to help adult English as a second language (ESL) educators renovate their practices into effective, culturally responsive programs, readily accessible to adult learners. Four CRT strategies that can be used include (a) validation through caring, (b) valuing cultural experiences, (c) creating a safe learning environment, and (d) integrating the learner's native language skills. These instructional strategies can be used to incorporate adult students' cultures and cultural identities in a second language learning environment.
Descriptors: Student Diversity, Adult Students, Adult Learning, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Culturally Relevant Education, Caring, Cultural Influences, Educational Environment, Native Language
Mountain Plains Adult Education Association. c/o Adult Learning Center, 815 Front Street, Helena, MT 59602. Tel: 406-324-2118; Web site: https://www.mpaea.org/?page=publications
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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