Category: Classroom Strategies
Teaching adult learners through the GED program is challenging enough without the added complexity of ineffective leadership. When faced with an incompetent supervisor, GED teachers must develop strategies that protect their professional integrity, maintain...
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: A Critical Framework for the GED Classroom In the challenging landscape of adult education, particularly within GED (General Educational Development) programs, understanding and implementing Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is...
The Pros and Cons of In-Person vs. Online GED Preparation Preparing for the General Educational Development (GED) test is a significant undertaking for individuals looking to earn a high school equivalency credential. The test...
Improving Reading Comprehension for the GED: A Comprehensive Guide Understanding the Importance of Reading Comprehension Reading comprehension is a critical skill for success on the GED exam and in academic and professional life. The...
5 Common GED Math Mistakes and How to Avoid Them The GED (General Educational Development) test can open doors to academic and career opportunities. However, the math section often poses challenges for test-takers. While...
Bell Ringers. Even if you aren’t familiar with the term, you may have incorporated some type of bell ringer in your class at some point. You may have called the activity a jump starter...
Fact #1: People learn better and retain more when they are having fun. Fact #2: Adults like games too. Fact #1 + Fact #2 = the reason why you should incorporate games, escape rooms...
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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...
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...