The Future of Adult Education: What Makes a Great Teacher? | Irene Ramos (Part 2)

What makes an exceptional adult education teacher? How can educators improve student retention, create meaningful learning experiences, and prepare adult learners for an ever-changing world? In Part 2 of this conversation on I Want To Teach English, host Jose V. Torres continues his discussion with veteran adult education leader and consultant Irene Ramos about the heart of teaching, educational leadership, and the future of adult learning. Drawing from more than 35 years of experience in adult education and workforce development, Irene discusses why compassion, patience, and genuine relationships matter just as much as subject knowledge. Together, we explore the importance of understanding adult learners' experiences, recognizing their achievements, and creating classrooms where students feel valued and motivated to continue learning. Find Irene Ramos here--   / inspireconsult   Irene's book "The Legend of Little Smoke in the Face" is on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07uTipP1 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. 👉 Tiktok:   / iwtle3   👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/iwtle3 👉 Website: http://www.iwtle.com/ ============================= 🎬 WATCH MY OTHER VIDEOS: 👉 Working with English Leaner Newcomers: Survival Guide with Dara Fulton englishlanguagelearners    • Working with English Leaner Newcomers: Sur...   👉 PURPOSEFUL LISTENING: What do teachers listen for? Phonics with newcomers/English learners english    • PURPOSEFUL LISTENING: What do teachers lis...   👉 Teaching Phonics to Newcomer (level 1) English Learners teacher esol teachenglish english    • Teaching Phonics to Newcomer (level 1) Eng...   ============================= ✅ About Jose Torres. Welcome to my channel, Jose Torres! I'm here to share easy tips and resources for teachers working with English learners, especially beginners. If you're teaching newcomers, I've got practical advice and ESL teaching tips to make your lessons more effective. I focus on simple strategies to help boost language learning in the classroom. Hit the bell so you never miss a helpful English learning video. Let’s make teaching English fun and easy together! 🔔 Don’t miss out on the best ESL teaching tips and resources – Subscribe now for practical tools and the ultimate guide to teaching English to newcomers!    / @josetorres2003   ⚠️ Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research. ✖️ Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Jose Torres. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided. © JV Myka Publishing Company, LLC iwtle.com