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Philosophies and Approaches in Adult ESL Literacy Instruction. ERIC Digest.

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Peyton, Joy; Crandall, JoAnn – 1995

Five approaches currently used in adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) literacy instruction are described. A group of strategies developed by Paulo Freire are participatory or learner-centered, and revolve around the discussion of issues drawn from learners' real-life experiences. The Whole Language Approach, more than a specific method or…

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Competency Based Education, Educational Philosophy