An Examination of the Self-Directed Learning Practices of ESL Adult Language Learners

Autor/inn/en	Grover, Kendra S.; Miller, Michael T.; Swearingen, Brent; Wood, Nancy
Titel	An Examination of the Self-Directed Learning Practices of ESL Adult Language Learners
Quelle	In: Journal of Adult Education, 43 (2014) 2, S.12-19 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0090-4244
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); English Instruction; English Language Learners; Adult Learning; Independent Study; Language Proficiency; Educational Practices; Student Surveys; Educational Resources; Adult Educators; Teacher Role; Learning Strategies; Teaching Methods; Likert Scales; Adult Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; English langauage lessons; Englischunterricht; Adulte education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Selbststudium; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Bildungspraxis; Schülerbefragung; Bildungsmittel; Adult education teacher; Adult education; Teacher; Teachers; Adult educator; Erwachsenenbildner; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Lehrerrolle; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Likert-Skala; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education
Abstract	Self-directed learning is one of the preeminent theories in the field of adult education. This study explored how English as a Second Language learners directed their own learning outside of the formal classroom through the use of practices that potentially advance their English language proficiency. Results from a survey of over 400 ESL students revealed that practices and resources identified by researchers are being used on a limited or infrequent basis. Implications for adult educators and their role in developing self-directedness in their ESL students are discussed. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	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
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10