On 11/10/08, Ms. S wrote:
> I am considering applying to a job for teaching Spanish or
> ESL to adults. I do have teaching experience....with
> children. How is teaching adults different? What about
> instructional methods, classroom management, etc?

I have been teaching adults for 4 years for the other part o
my life I teach in a secondary school. I guess many at times
I wonder the answer to that myself. I guess in every adult
there is a little child, so go for it.

The main difference, I think is allowing adults to come to
decisions/conclusions by themselves instead of a very
instructional appoach if you know what I meam? Lay the
facts out then let them work the out the dedutions and
conclusions...does that make any sense? Classroom
management amongst adults is normally a set of rules laid
out before the very start. What they call 'ground rules'are
made in conjunction with them (preferably on the first day),
printed and implemented. Good Luck!

Share This Post | Report This Post

Next Post >>

Posts on this thread, including this one