Follow-up of GED Completers: An Analysis of Eight Studies in the U.S. and Canada.

Sabino, Michele J.; Seaman, Don F.

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ERIC Number: EJ369868

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Publication Date: 1988

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Follow-up of GED Completers: An Analysis of Eight Studies in the U.S. and Canada.

Sabino, Michele J.; Seaman, Don F.

Lifelong Learning, v11 n7 p4-6 May 1988

Discusses a study of completers of the General Educational Development (GED) program. Concluded that (1) adult education is cost-effective; (2) concern for cost-effectiveness should not detract from other benefits; (3) completing the GED provides motivation to continue education; and (4) many perceive the GED certificate as a "second chance." (JOW)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Graduate Surveys, High School Equivalency Programs, Outcomes of Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada; United States

Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: General Educational Development Tests

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