A critical pedagogy approach for teaching adult English language learners. Issue 175 (19th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Floyd, Joel
• Editors: Larrotta, Clarena; Adversario, Jan
• Is Part Of: New directions for adult and continuing education. Issue 175/176(2022)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2022-12-19
• Subjects: Adult education -- United States -- Periodicals; Continuing education -- United States -- Periodicals; 374.973
• DOI: 10.1002/ace.20464
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1052-2891

Abstract

Abstract: Critical pedagogy as an instructional approach to teaching and learning focuses on democracy, freedom, and the opportunity to challenge oppressive power structures founded upon hegemonic ideologies. This article presents a critical pedagogy approach to support the instruction of adult English language learners. Such an approach should adopt the following components: Building community, addressing implicit biases, dialogic instruction, reflective teaching, and critical thinking. Implementing a critical pedagogy approach to teaching in the adult English as a second language classroom will prepare the learners to become critical thinkers and learners for life.