5. Instruction

A quality adult literacy and basic education program offers instruction that enables adult learners to progress towards their goals.

5AThe program fosters self-direction and ownership in learners.

  1. Learners are involved in decision-making related to their learning.
  2. Learners generate guidelines, such as group agreements, for their classroom.
  3. Learners are partners in managing the learning environment.
  4. Learners are active participants in the learning process and assume responsibility for their own learning.
  5. Learners are involved in developing an individualized learning plan for themselves that reflects their particular needs, goals and learning styles.
  6. Program content and delivery support and promote the development of transferable skills and lifelong learning.