Behind Bars: The Joys and Challenges of Teaching in Jail
When I tell people I teach at the jail, I get looks of admiration and questions like, “Aren’t you scared?” “Do you have a weapon with you?” “Do you teach murders and rapists?” In...
Author: Tammy
Ten Ways Adult Students Differ from K-12 Students
There are many similarities with the best teaching practices for K-12 students and adults, but there are a few ways adults expect to be treated differently. Failure to understand these differences can result in...
Getting Adult Students out of their Seats
How do you get GED students up and out of their seats and why would you want to? In a GED classroom, a lot of learning will happen in a traditional style, student in...
Building a Community in the GED Classroom through Games
Games. A useful tool or a waste of time? Games can add a lot to your GED classroom, specifically, it can help to build a community. I love games, and I play them with...
Increasing Retention in the Adult Education (GED) Classroom
If you are an experienced GED teacher, you know that retention is always a concern. Adults tend to have busy lives and unless they make earning a GED certificate one of their main priorities,...
What Materials Work Best for GED Students
If you are a GED teacher, at some point you are sure to wonder if there are some undiscovered resources out there that you should be using. You were probably provided with many great...
10 Ways to Build Student Confidence in the GED Classroom
It’s that time again! August can be especially stressful for the returning GED student, and they often let excuses get in their way. “I don’t have time for classes right now.” “I need to...