Background Essay: Differentiation in the ABE Classroom: Teaching

Teaching in the adult education classroom can take many forms. Often, when introducing new concepts, it is helpful to model the concept being taught while learners follow along on worksheets. This approach avoids singling out any learners individually and allows for the reinforcement of writing information as well as hearing it.

Team teaching can also be an effective approach in the adult education classroom. Having more than one teacher allows for more individualized instruction and makes it possible for information to be presented in different formats.