Challenges and Solutions to Assisting Older Adults in Completing the GED: A Study of What the Experts Say

Karen E. Brinkley-Etzkorn
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Karen E. Brinkley-Etzkorn: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA

International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology (IJAVET), 2016, vol. 7, issue 4, 16-34

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges and solutions encountered by Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs currently serving older adults seeking a GED credential in states where this is the only high school equivalency option available. The following questions guided this research: (1) what are the perceived characteristics and needs of older students seeking a high school equivalency diploma?; (2) how do GED programs promote the success of their older students?; and (3) what are the future service and planning needs of these GED programs with regard to this population? To address these questions, a series of 55 one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with experts across 32 GED-only states was carried out. Findings revealed a consistent, shared experience in terms of overall attitudes and challenges among these experts, as well as a variety of innovative practices and recommendations for assisting older learners.

Date: 2016
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