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Identifying Barriers Faced By Adult Learners In General Educational Development Programs, Matthew Patrick Beasland
Identifying Barriers Faced By Adult Learners In General Educational Development Programs, Matthew Patrick Beasland
Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations
It is estimated that 70% of all newly created jobs in Illinois by 2020 will need education beyond a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. In Illinois, 12% of adults 25 and older do not have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Individuals without a high school diploma or GED are twice as likely to be unemployed and if they are employed are more likely to be in a low-wage position. On average an individual without a high school diploma or GED will earn roughly $10,000 less annually. Given the increasing need for a high school …
Principals' Perceptions Of Professional Development And Caring Communities For English Learners, Sunny Sue Chang Jonas
Principals' Perceptions Of Professional Development And Caring Communities For English Learners, Sunny Sue Chang Jonas
Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations
A growing population of English Learners (ELs) have unique challenges when navigating the American educational system. In fact, there is an achievement gap such that EL students lag behind their native English peers in school outcomes. Accordingly, there is increased demand for professional development (PD) lead by principals to address the needs of the changing population of ELs. To support effective PD aimed at improved achievement for ELs, principals need embrace transformative thinking in their work. Although PD has the potential to be the driving force of change, traditional approaches to PD have limited impact on academic success of ELs. …