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An Application Of Adult Learning And Program Design, John A. Henschke Edd
An Application Of Adult Learning And Program Design, John A. Henschke Edd
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Current Concepts And Information On The Differences Between Adults And Other Learners, John A. Henschke Edd
Current Concepts And Information On The Differences Between Adults And Other Learners, John A. Henschke Edd
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Preparing Non-Experienced Teachers Of Adults, John A. Henschke Edd
Preparing Non-Experienced Teachers Of Adults, John A. Henschke Edd
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The expensive growth of adult and continuing education has brought with it many teachers who have subject matter expertise, but have no background, training or experience in teaching adults. While there are many of these people who are naturally successful in teaching adults, others may need assistance in becoming equipped for effective teaching in an adult learning setting. Attention is given to some adult education literature which implies, without directly stating, that research on the value of the training needs to emerge out of the model of practice. This research issue paper sets forth a new five-step theoretical model of …
Country Music: Access To American Culture In The Esl Classroom, Deborah Hadas
Country Music: Access To American Culture In The Esl Classroom, Deborah Hadas
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This paper discusses the use of country music lyrics in teaching American culture. Country music, as any aspect of popular culture, reflects the values of the society which produce and experiences it. The paper starts with a brief history of country music. Then the values of work, family, romantic love and individualism are analyzed and matched with appropriate songs. Within each value a dichotomy emerges: the contrast between a cultural ideal and a more ambiguous reality. The paper concludes with suggestions as to how the songs may be used in the ESL/EFL classroom. Included are nine transcriptions and lesson plans, …