Adult ESL Foundational Literacy Acquisition at The Branch

Publication Date

2025

Presentation Length

Poster/Gallery presentation

College

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Department

Political Science, Department of

Student Level

Undergraduate

SPARK Category

Research

Faculty Advisor

Amanda Nelms

SPARK Session

9:15-10:15

Presentation Type

Poster

Summary

Amidst an ever diversifying country, the need for quality adult ESL classes continues to grow tremendously. However, some individuals enrolled in adult ESL classes across the country experience a learning gap in comparison to their peers—these individuals either lack foundational literacy skills in either their own native language and/or their native language is extremely different from that of the English language. Foundational literacy is a vital skill for learning any language. To address this, we are implementing a one month long hybrid-learning study guide for adult ESL learners at The Branch, a local non-profit organization, in which those who are not yet prepared for beginner level ESL classes (Level 0) can have at-home, self-study tools using educational videos from the Tennessee Department of Education. The research methodology used is a qualitative case study in which we interview the Level 0 instructor for the adult ESL classes to discuss its effectiveness. We hypothesize that those who utilize the hybrid self-study tools alongside the in-person instruction will show increased levels of English language comprehension and literacy skills.

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