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Direct linkAnderson, Laurel – Journal of Research and Practice for Adult Literacy, Secondary, and Basic Education, 2015
A recent overhaul to the GED exam has made it significantly more difficult for all students to pass, further adding to the burden of those who must take it in a second language. The revamped 2014 version of the exam highlights the need for accommodations for speakers of minority languages who must take the test in English. In fact, there is plenty…
Descriptors: Equivalency Tests, English (Second Language), Testing Accommodations, Limited English Speaking
Download full textBahr, Morton – Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy (NJ1), 2009
It is no secret that America is at risk of losing its place as a world leader in education. Some 88 million adults in America need help with their English as a Second Language (ESL) and basic skills, yet the nation is currently providing services to only 3 million people. The Commission on Adult Literacy calls for bold change at the state and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Hearings
Colorado Community Coll. and Occupational Education System, Denver. – 1992
This volume, part of a series of eight curriculum guides compiled by the Colorado Workplace Learning Initiative: 1991-92, contains two courses: workplace literacy for limited English proficient (LEP) persons and a General Educational Development Programs (GED)/English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) tutorial with the Adult Literacy Network (ALN), a…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Curriculum Guides, English (Second Language)
Wallace, Michael B.; And Others – 1987
A study was conducted to determine demographic characteristics, motivation, and program satisfaction of General Educational Development (GED) candidates and adult education (including adult basic education, secondary adult education, and English as a second language) students in Texas. Between June and December 1985, about 6,000 adult education…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, English (Second Language)
Merlin, Shirley B. – 1996
The report describes the development and implementation of an English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program for limited-English-proficient employees of the poultry industry. The program, undertaken at James Madison University (Virginia), was funded initially in 1991 by the federal government and has continued with funding from two poultry companies.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agricultural Laborers, English (Second Language), High School Equivalency Programs
Joliet Junior Coll., IL. – 1981
Ten papers address areas of concern regarding improvement in serving the needs of limited English proficient (LEP) adults. The first paper (by D. Terdy) overviews the background and skills LEP adults bring to adult education programs as well as their language needs and educational goals. The second paper (by S. Smith) describes changes in adult…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Counseling, Adult Education, Adult Literacy
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. Adult Learning and Literacy Clearinghouse. – 1999
These eight fact sheets, which are intended for teachers, administrators, and others interested in adult basic education and adult literacy, cover a wide range of topics related to adult learning and literacy. This document contains revised versions of fact sheets 0, 3, 6, 7, 12, 14, 16, and 18. The following are among the topics discussed on the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Clearinghouses
