How-Tos: For Instructors
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. To download a free copy, please visit the Adobe web site. A Study Guide for Educators Providing GED Preparation
J. Hall, D. Mellard, L. Putnam (Eds.), A collaborative effort of the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning/Division of Adult Studies and the Washington Research Institute
Suggests strategies, activities, and benchmarks for GED instructors and administrators to use for program evaluation and planning, assessment, instruction, test preparation, and testing. Designed for programs working with learners with learning disabilities (LD) or severe emotional disturbances (SED), but also can be used for other learners.
Download/view: PDF (2.6MB) | HTML Beyond the GED: Making Conscious Choices about the GED and Your Future
S. Fass and B. Garner, National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2000
Presents GED instructors with field-tested classroom materials divided into three units: The Labor Market, Pursuing Higher Education, and What the Research Tells Us. Lessons will help learners with graph and chart reading, calculation, analyzing information, and writing. Instructors also can use lessons for professional development.
Download/view: PDF (3.6MB) | HTML GED 2002 OnLine Professional Development
Kentucky Educational Television (KET TV)
Offers professional development modules on math, writing and critical thinking. Modules contain reviews of GED sections, the kinds of questions that will be asked in each section, and tips and techniques for teachers to prepare their students.
http://www.ket.org/ged2002 GED 2002 Teachers' Handbook of Lesson Plans
Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning
Lesson plans for teaching reading, writing, math, technology, social studies, and science skills for the GED exam. Most of the lesson plans combine multiple skills and content areas.
http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/taesp/resources/ged02lesson/ged2002toc.htm GED as Project
Virginia's Workforce Improvement Network
Project includes five guides for GED instructors to use when preparing adult learners for the GED exam. Guides present instructional approaches, strategies, and activities that are project-based and use a five-step inquiry process requiring learners to identify the problem, investigate, do the work, share with others, and reflect and evaluate.
http://www.valrc.org/publications/gedasproject/index.htm National External Diploma Program
Describes this applied-performance, competency-based assessment program that credentials mature adults who have acquired high-school level skills through their life and work experiences. Includes an overview and answers frequently asked questions from educators who are interested in starting a NEDP program.
http://www.nedp.org/ Utah GED General Educational Development
GED Testing, Utah State Office of Education
Dedicated to informing and preparing GED students, instructors, and administrators in Utah. Presents information on eligibility requirements, GED testing procedures, the retesting process, passing requirements, scoring, and other policy and procedures. Also links to lesson plans, a screening form, and other instructional resources.
http://www.utahged.org/ Workplace Essential Skills, Pre-GED, and GED Connection
Kentucky Education Television for PBS Literacy Link
Multimedia curriculum that teaches basic reading, writing, math, and job skills. Links to public television programs, workbooks, and online lessons in the areas of workforce development, pre-GED, GED, and English literacy/civics education.
http://litlink.ket.org/wesged.aspl |
