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Addressing the Needs of Adult English Language Learners and Motivational Skills

Addressing the Needs of Adult English Language Learners and Motivational Skills

Samira R. Galvao
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 18
ISBN13: 9781668477120|ISBN10: 1668477122|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668477168|EISBN13: 9781668477137
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7712-0.ch016
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Galvao, Samira R. "Addressing the Needs of Adult English Language Learners and Motivational Skills." Motivation and Momentum in Adult Online Education, edited by Amy E. Lyn and Maggie Broderick, IGI Global, 2023, pp. 266-283. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7712-0.ch016

APA

Galvao, S. R. (2023). Addressing the Needs of Adult English Language Learners and Motivational Skills. In A. Lyn & M. Broderick (Eds.), Motivation and Momentum in Adult Online Education (pp. 266-283). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7712-0.ch016

Chicago

Galvao, Samira R. "Addressing the Needs of Adult English Language Learners and Motivational Skills." In Motivation and Momentum in Adult Online Education, edited by Amy E. Lyn and Maggie Broderick, 266-283. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7712-0.ch016

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Abstract

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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