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How exposed to AI is a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructor?

Of the 39 tasks O*NET lists for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors, 10 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 13 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

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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
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
39
tasks rated for this occupation
74%
hold a degree, from a survey of 20
38k
people do this job in the US
20 of 62
least protected in education

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

10
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
  • Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination
  • Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment
  • Write grants to obtain program funding
  • Write instructional articles on designated subjects

Only with software built on top

16
  • Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies
  • Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills
  • Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance
  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
  • Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination
  • Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests
  • Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects
  • Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance
  • Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors
  • Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements
  • Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services

Cannot be sped up

13
  • Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests
  • Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
  • Assign and grade class work and homework
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
  • Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
  • Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
  • Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers
What this does not say

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Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

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Where to go next

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.