Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
What They Do: Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.
Also Called: Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor)Adult Basic Education Teacher (ABE Teacher)Adult Education InstructorAdult Education TeacherESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor)ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)ESOL Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher)GED Instructor (General Educational Development Instructor)GED Teacher (General Educational Development Teacher)Teacher
Resource Details
Skills
| Name | description |
|---|---|
| Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
| Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
| Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
| Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
| Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |