Academic Writing, Servant Leadership, and Technology Integration in Adult English Learning Classroom—A Case Study

Adult learners’ English proficiency and communication skills are essential for securing specialized positions in the 21st-century competitive labor markets. Addressing the unique needs of adult English language learners (ELLs) revealed a critical gap in the existing literature and highlighted the need for further theoretical exploration and practical strategies. A qualitative case study investigated the role of servant leadership and technology integration in teaching academic writing to adult ELLs. Using a case study design, data generated from 15 adult educators illuminated their self-perceptions as leaders who foster inclusive learning environments and deliver high-quality instruction. The study’s outcomes signified implementing immediate feedback, integrating a flipped classroom approach, leveraging advanced technology, and enhancing professional development to elevate workforce readiness for language acquisition and learning experiences.

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Quarterly review of distance education
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2024-12-15
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https://doi.org/10.1108/qrde-12-2024-0004
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Innovative Teaching Methods
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Academic Writing, Servant Leadership, and Technology Integration in Adult English Learning Classroom—A Case Study

Iliyana Vassileva
Quarterly review of distance education
Innovative Teaching Methods
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Academic Writing, Servant Leadership, and Technology Integration in Adult English Learning Classroom—A Case Study

Iliyana Vassileva
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Abstract

Adult learners’ English proficiency and communication skills are essential for securing specialized positions in the 21st-century competitive labor markets. Addressing the unique needs of adult English language learners (ELLs) revealed a critical gap in the existing literature and highlighted the need for further theoretical exploration and practical strategies. A qualitative case study investigated the role of servant leadership and technology integration in teaching academic writing to adult ELLs. Using a case study design, data generated from 15 adult educators illuminated their self-perceptions as leaders who foster inclusive learning environments and deliver high-quality instruction. The study’s outcomes signified implementing immediate feedback, integrating a flipped classroom approach, leveraging advanced technology, and enhancing professional development to elevate workforce readiness for language acquisition and learning experiences.

Quarterly review of distance educationVol. 25(4)
American College of Education (US)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 19%
Innovative Teaching Methods
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