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Contents 1 GED Research and Professional Wisdom 1.1 Questions 1.2 Discussion 1.3 Glossary 1.4 Research 1.5 Resources

GED Research and Professional Wisdom

This area is devoted to research and professional wisdom concerning the diploma/certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

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Questions

1. Does obtaining a GED credential lead to increased earnings? http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/AleGEDiscussion
2. Is there research about basic skills students who seem to have a fear of finishing (getting their GED credential)? http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/AleGEDiscussion
3. Are "Fast Track" GED Programs a good investment? http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/AleGEDiscussion
4. How many GED test-takers go on to participate in some amount of postsecondary education? How many complete a 2 year degree, and how many complete a 4 year degree? GED testing and postsecondary
5. Is there any research out there on open entry/open exit vs. managed enrollment? http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/AleGEDiscussion
6. What are the major differences between a GED credential and a high school diploma? http://www.phonydiploma.com/articles/ged-high-school-diploma.html

Discussion

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Creativity and the GED

Glossary

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Research

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Resources

• Official Home of the GED Tests: http://www.GEDtest.org - search under "Research & Publications"
• Professional resources for adult basic and literacy educators, by Barbara Van Horn and Barbara Hauke, is an important annotated list of national professional resources for educators of adults in basic-skills and literacy programs. The file(.pdf) contains active hyperlinks so you can go immediately to the resources on the Web. You will want to print this out and use it often. http://www.able.state.pa.us/fieldnotes04
• Integrating Research into Practice AleGEDIntegratingResearchIntoPractice
• After the GED: Helping Students Take the Next Step http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/newsletr/apr07/apr07k.html
• NCSALL Resources related to GED Impact Study
  • Research on the Economic Impact of the GED Diploma Panel (streaming video): http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/webcasts/ged/webcast_ged.html
  • Beyond the GED: Making Conscious Choices About the GED and Your Future: Lesson Plans and Materials for the GED Classroom: http://www.ncsall.net/?id=35#ged
  • Seminar Guides: http://www.ncsall.net/?id=599
  • Annotated listing of materials: http://www.ncsall.net/?id=790
  • Self-studies for teachers/tutors: http://www.ncsall.net/?id=612
  • Resources for Policymakers: http://www.ncsall.net/?id=817
  • Focus on Policy issue on The GED and Beyond: http://www.ncsall.net/index.php?id=32
  • Focus on Basics issue on The GED: http://www.ncsall.net/index.php?id=158
  • Focus on Basics issue on Transitions: http://www.ncsall.net/index.php?id=154

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