Adult Education and ESL Teachers

How AI is changing adult education and esl teachers work

19 of 29 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Red (lots of AI use) — 66%.

This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.

Tasks in this job and recorded AI use

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Prepare and put in place remedial programs for students requiring extra help (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Talk with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades following performance (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Assign and grade class work and homework (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma examination — a lot of recorded AI use
• Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers — some recorded AI use
• Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services — some recorded AI use
• Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors — some recorded AI use
• Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities — too new for the AI data
• Select and schedule class times to make sure maximum attendance — no recorded AI use
• Talk with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements — no recorded AI use
• Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment — no recorded AI use

Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).

Your first steps (guidance)

1. Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
2. Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests”. Try the prompt for: “Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination”.

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