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Guided by research on adult learner persistence, the Florida Literacy Coalition conducted qualitative case studies of eight former adult education and literacy participants who successfully obtained their GEDs. 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Special emphasis is placed on assisting community based literacy organizations with their training and program development needs.  \nFlorida Literacy Coalition, Inc.  \nFlorida’s Adult and Family Literacy Resource Center  \n934 North Magnolia Ave, Suite 104  \nOrlando, Florida 32803  \n(407) 246-7110  \n[www.floridaliteracy.org](www.floridaliteracy.org)  \nAcknowledgements  \nThe Florida Literacy Coalition would like to thank Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the adult learners who participated in this study and the individuals who recommended them for the project.  \nAdult Learner Participants: Monica Baxley, Tonya Blanton, Laura Calderon, Joses DeMoranville, Guadalupe Lamas, Ubirathan Miranda, Maria Segura, and Noriko Tilley.  \nAuthors:  \nGregory Smith  \nExecutive Director  \nFlorida Literacy Coalition  \nAlyssa Baer  \nAmeriCorps* VISTA Member  \nFlorida Literacy Coalition  \nGraphic design by Kimberly Webster  \nCopyright ©2007 by the Florida Literacy Coalition, Inc.  \nThis publication was funded through a grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. This document may be reproduced for use by adult literacy programs. It may not be sold or included as a part of any print, video, or electronic product that will be sold unless prior written permission is obtained from the Florida Literacy Coalition, Inc.  \nTable of Contents  \nExecutive Summary................................................................................... 1  \nBiographies......................................................................................2  \nAbout the Adult Learners...........................................................................6  \nInterviews.........................................................................................7  \nThe Big Five Personality Test.................................................................. 14  \nTies to the Research................................................................................. 17  \nBibliography.................................................................................... 19  \nWhy do certain adult literacy students succeed while others do not? The drop out rate in adult basic education and literacy programs is troublingly high. One third of Adult Basic Education (ABE) students leave their programs before advancing an educational level. In a recent review of adult education programs in Florida, only 25% of students studying for the GED took and passed the test.  \nGuided by research in adult learner persistence, the Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) conducted case studies of eight former adult education and literacy students who have successfully obtained their GEDs and gone on to distinguish themselves in admirable ways. It was our hope to learn from these individuals and their successes.  \nUsing a qualitative research approach, this study used one-to-one interviews, on-line surveys and personality tests to explore the life influences and personality characteristics that contributed to the educational experiences of these individuals.  \nWhile the narrow scope of this project limits our ability to apply the findings to a broader adult education population, the results do provide so","cbCaioS7W21wNUdG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioS7W21wNUdG","pdf",2340651,26,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Biographies\n# About the Adult Learners\n# Interviews\n# The Big Five Personality Test\n# Ties to the Research\n# Bibliography","[{\"question\":\"What problem does the study address about adult literacy programs?\",\"answer\":\"The study addresses the high dropout rate in adult basic education and literacy programs, including low GED participation and pass rates.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the research conducted?\",\"answer\":\"The Florida Literacy Coalition used a qualitative approach with one-to-one interviews, online surveys, and personality tests.\"},{\"question\":\"Which success factors did participants emphasize?\",\"answer\":\"Participants emphasized encouraging and supportive teachers, goal setting, high-intensity attendance, participation in small classes or tutoring, and involvement in their communities.\"}]","Success Factors in High Achieving Adult Learners | PDF",66]