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The Exploration of a Multi-Theoretical Framework for Holistic and Democratic Adult ESL Instruction

Authors

• • Fujuan Tan
  • Morehead State University
• • Lee Nabb
  • Morehead State University

Abstract

This paper explores a multi-theoretical framework that capitalizes on the use of students’ prior experiences in practicing culturally responsive education among adult English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, with an aim to promote language proficiency, socio-cultural competence, and personal growth, and therefore to facilitate holistic and democratic instruction.

Keywords: adult ESL, multi-theoretical, prior experience, democratic instruction

How to Cite: Tan, F. & Nabb, L. (2015) “The Exploration of a Multi-Theoretical Framework for Holistic and Democratic Adult ESL Instruction”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2015).