Taking into account that the entry point of ABET Level 1 is Grade 3. Adult learners come in varying degrees of ability. We evaluate and assign them to a suitable level of training.
First step for some courses involve mother tongue education for levels 1 and 2. Tuition quickly moves to English as the target language. Levels 1 to 4 in English must be covered before a learner can advance to a higher standard.
The exit point of ABET Level 2 is Grade 5, this is a big increase in skill obtained in one Level.
Clear ABET Learning Objectives
This “fast tracking” is only achieved when setting clear goals. We offer small on site classes with one on one training using our experienced facilitators.
Often your students are in an ABET classroom because they are told to attend and not because they want to be there.
Adult education can be trying but ABET for learners and the advantages far outweighs the difficulties. Teachers often have to encourage students and make them aware of the advantages it holds for them
At Triple E ( https://eee.co.za ) we know how to motivate students to reach set goals.
Source List
Adult Education – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_education
Further Reading
Some students seem naturally driven to learn. Many expect their teachers to motivate and stimulate them.
“Effective learning in the classroom depends on the teacher’s ability to maintain the interest that brought students to the course in the first place”.
Whatever level of motivation your students bring to the classroom will be transformed, for better or worse, by what happens in that classroom.
There is no single formula for motivating students. Many factors affect a student to work and learn.
Interest in the subject matter, its usefulness, general desire to achieve, self-confidence and self-esteem will improve a learners result.
Of course, not all students are driven by the same values, needs, desires or wants … ( Read More .PDF )
