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1: Using the GED Administrators' Manual
Material Required
Copy of the GED
Administrators' Manual, Chapters 1-4, and appropriate Appendices.
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Read the following!
GED and the Law - Chapter 4, page
1
Program Planning - Chapter 4, pages
2-6
Needs Assessment
Conduct the needs assessment
from Appendix J.
Share with fellow educators the key results found for your area.
Setting Up for Success
There are three types of
barriers or obstacles the adult learner faces according to
B. Allan Quigley in his article: The First Three
Weeks: A Critical Time for Motivation, Focus
on Basics, Vol. II, Issue A, March 1998. Read the
article and identify ways to structure your GED Preparation program
to eliminate these obstacles.
Coordination and Collaboration
Read Chapter 4, pages 4-5
and 4-6. Developing
linkages is essential in today's GED program. Collaboration
brings additional resources to the GED classroom. Post on the
bulletin
board an example of a linkage you have made that is unique
or has produced significant benefits for your program. You should
include:
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Type of partnership
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Contributions of each partner
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Why the partnership is/was beneficial
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Outcomes
Resources, Appendix J
GED administrators and instructors
are always seeking new materials and resources which will help
them in the classroom. Review the resources listed in Appendix
J. Post to the bulletin
board additional resources and materials you have found to
be effective and cost efficient.
Marketing
Adult educators need to spread
the word about the new GED 2002 Series Tests. What have
you done to let adults in your area know about the changes?
Post some of your best marketing tips on the bulletin
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