GED Professional Development & Ethics Flashcards

Which federal legislation most directly governs adult education and GED programs in the United States?

Answer: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

WIOA (2014) is the primary federal legislation funding and governing adult education and literacy programs, including GED preparation.

A GED program that consistently monitors completion rates, pass rates, and employment outcomes is practicing:

Answer: Program accountability and continuous improvement

Tracking program outcomes is an accountability practice that drives continuous improvement in GED program quality.

Which ethical principle requires a GED teacher to be honest about a student's current skill level even if it is discouraging?

Answer: Integrity and honest communication

Professional integrity requires honest, accurate feedback so students can make informed decisions about their learning needs.

A GED instructor who attends national adult education conferences is primarily building which professional resource?

Answer: Current knowledge of research, policy, and best practices

Professional conferences expose GED educators to current research, policy updates, and innovative instructional practices.

Which document typically outlines the ethical expectations for GED and adult education instructors in a specific state?

Answer: The state's educator code of professional conduct

State educator codes of professional conduct define ethical expectations and standards that licensed and certified teachers must uphold.

A GED teacher who mentors a newer instructor in the program is contributing to which professional value?

Answer: The growth of the profession through knowledge sharing

Mentoring new educators is a hallmark of professional commitment that strengthens the overall quality of adult education programs.