GED Academyfor Charleston 

Job Corps Center

Jason GuardMarch 2012

 

 

 "I would add another element to this discussion by raising the real possibility that many states with not be continuing with the GEDTS-Pearson Vue test when it is introduced in January, 2014.  The National Council of State Directors of Adult Education has convened a GED Alternative Working group that has been meeting for the past five months. Comprised of state directors, state level adult education staff and GED state administrators this group is rapidly exploring alternatives to the proposed new GED test."  -Art Ellison, Policy Chair         National Council of State Directors of Adult Education

What can we do starting now?

• Finish strong on the 2002 test• Adjust to the 2014 test changes

The 2014 GED's implications

• CBT = Keyboarding and mousing  • CBT = CBI (computer based instruction) • CBT = Computer/digital literacy curricula

5 GED Instructional Strategies

        

 Which fits with Job Corps?

One Test at a Time

• Focused instruction for short attention span learners• Slows down unrealistic timelines• Short term goals and bench-marking • Works great with GED Academy • Start with the Reading section

o and then...? • Draw-backs?

Set High Pre-requisites 

• 550 minimum OPT score• Minimum # of hours of instruction per subject• Incentives: In VA, testing is only free for 450+ OPTs • More?

 

Making Multi-Level Classes Work

• Group students by subject • Group students by level• Rotate groups during class

o Computero Teacher/tutoringo Group work

• The inquiry methodo Google "GED as Project"

The Fast Track Model

• Focused on high-level learners • GEDTS's Frequently missed problems

o Math o Writing

• Test Taking Strategieso Critical thinking for standardized tests o GED Smart book is full of testing strategies

Blended Learning and The Flipped Classroom

• What is blended learning? o Synchronous/asynchronous

Some in class, some out o Compliment computer-based work with your

teaching or vice versa

o Synonymous with multi-media, integrating techo See the Blended Learning Teacher Guide

• What does "the Flipped Classroom" mean? o Lectures consumed in isolation. Homework in

class. o Sage on the stage ---> Guide on the side

  

  

GED Academy's Future

• Essential Skills Online in June 2013o ABE/GEDo ASE/CCR

• Computer Essentials Online in June 2013o CEO for GED Test Takerso CEO for Adult Ed Teachers

• Mobile device Practice Tests app

Thank You!