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Engagement: A Necessary Ingredient for Participation in Adult Basic Education

Authors

• • Mary Ziegler
  • Center for Literacy Studies, The University of Tennessee, USA
• • Chas Durant
  • Center for Literacy Studies, The University of Tennessee, USA

Abstract

Education plays varying roles in efforts to reform the nation's welfare system. Some states provide adult basic education as a precursor to employment and career advancement. This study examined psychological and programmatic factors impacting this group of participants in adult basic education. Engagement was found to be a key variable.

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How to Cite: Ziegler, M. & Durant, C. (2001) “Engagement: A Necessary Ingredient for Participation in Adult Basic Education”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2001).