Addressing the Needs of Adult English Language Learners and Motivational Skills

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Author(s): Samira R. Galvao (National University, USA)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 18
Source title: Motivation and Momentum in Adult Online Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Amy E. Lyn (National University, USA)and Maggie Broderick (National University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7712-0.ch016

Keywords: Adult Learning / Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference

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This chapter covers the following topics: the differences between adult English language learners and the adult native English speakers, diversity, language diversity, diversity within higher-ed, cultural awareness, cultural competence, cultural diversity, strengths, challenges, and motivation. The purpose of this chapter is to address the needs of adult English language learners in higher education and the different types of motivational skills to empower these scholars to stay dedicated to keep moving forward in their educational journey regardless of their needs. Additionally, the author addresses the importance of culture and the need for cultural competence in higher education.

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