Barriers to Participation in Adult Upgrading Programs: An Exploratory Study.
Overview & Synopsis
A survey of 140 adults who were completing requirements for a high school diploma or upgrading their business or academic skills reported past and present barriers to participation in educational programs. In contrast to other research, attitudinal barriers such as lack of self-confidence and lack of previous education were reported more frequently. (SK)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Barriers to Participation in Adult Upgrading Programs: An Exploratory Study. |
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| Author / Organization | Watt, Connie F., Boss, Marvin W. |
| Subject & Discipline | Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1987 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-160414 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |