Re: GED

Cathy

Posted on 11/13/10

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Thanks for the information Norm.

On 11/13/10, norm wrote:
> Ok - here is Heckman delivering a speech on soft skills:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BrCv_NqCFA
>
> The guy is younger than I thought he would be!
>
> Norm
>
> On 11/13/10, norm wrote:
>> That's sad, especially when adults are in need of so much
>> more than academics. If you want to see some current
>> information on why the GED is not producing positive results,
>> google James Heckman & GED or follow this link to one
>> article: http://adulted.about.com/b/2010/05/07/ged-holders-
>> often-blow-the-opportunity-james-j-heckman.htm. The problem
>> is the faulty living skills of the student. Many have little
>> discipline or motivation. So the class setting you are
>> describing doesn't help to improve their living skills.
>>
>> Anyway, read Heckman - he's world renown and for some reason
>> has taken a great interest in the GED.
>>
>> Norm
>>
>> On 10/20/10, Cathy Barkley wrote:
>>> I am new to team teaching and a GED Bridge Class. Does
>>> anyone have any suggestions for being successful with
>>> reading, grammar, and vocabulary exercises when the team
>>> member is not cooperative with you. I am responsible for
>>> the English and the team member is "suppose" to be doing
>>> math, science and social studies. However, more time is
>>> spent doing activities not related to GED -- Eating,
>>> Celebrating, and just socializing. When I question my
>>> supervisor and the team member about the instructional
>>> program for the class, the answer is that this is a "learn
>>> as you go time because this is the first time for the
>>> class." No real structure for the class by the TEAM
>>> LEADER, THE GED Expert.
>>>
>>> Please help. CAthyBY

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