GED Adult Learner Characteristics & Needs Flashcards

Which approach is most effective for building rapport with adult GED learners who distrust formal education?

Answer: Showing genuine respect for their experiences and goals

Demonstrating genuine respect and interest in students' life goals is the most effective way to build trust with skeptical adult learners.

Which physical factor should GED instructors be aware of when teaching older adult learners?

Answer: Potential vision or hearing changes affecting learning

Older adult learners may experience sensory changes like reduced vision or hearing that require classroom accommodations.

A GED program that provides childcare and transportation assistance is addressing which type of learner barrier?

Answer: Situational barriers

Situational barriers include practical life circumstances like childcare and transportation that prevent participation.

Which statement best reflects the concept of 'funds of knowledge' in GED adult education?

Answer: Households and communities contain rich knowledge resources that teachers should tap

The funds of knowledge framework holds that students' household and community knowledge is a valuable instructional resource.

An adult learner in a GED program who is a non-native English speaker is best described as a:

Answer: English Language Learner (ELL)

Non-native English speakers in GED programs are classified as English Language Learners (ELLs) and may need bilingual support.

Which GED teacher practice best supports adult learners who have experienced trauma or instability?

Answer: Creating a predictable, safe, and supportive classroom environment

Trauma-informed teaching creates consistent, safe learning environments that help students with trauma histories feel secure enough to learn.