Will AI Replace Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors?

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

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.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.