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Defining Success in Adult Basic Education Settings: Multiple Stakeholders, Multiple Perspectives.
Elizabeth L Tighe1, Adrienne E Barnes1, Carol M Connor2
1Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
Reading Research Quarterly
|August 18, 2015
Summary
Defining success in Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs requires understanding diverse stakeholder views. Effective ABE programs integrate varied teaching methods, positive interactions, and address student motivation for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Adult Basic Education
- Educational Research
- Stakeholder Analysis
Background:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs serve diverse learners with varying needs.
- Defining and measuring success in ABE is complex and multifaceted.
- Previous research often lacks a comprehensive stakeholder perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the multifaceted definition of "success" in Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs.
- To explore the perspectives of key educational stakeholders: state funding agencies, teachers, and students.
- To identify key markers of success within ABE classrooms.
Main Methods:
- Employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative research.
- Utilized classroom value-added scores as a quantitative metric for program effectiveness.
- Conducted classroom observations and interviews with teachers and students for qualitative insights.
Main Results:
- Higher value-added ABE classrooms featured diverse instructional strategies and positive teacher-student interactions.
- Student motivational factors, including goal setting and personal fulfillment, were significant.
- Stakeholder definitions of success varied, encompassing instructional quality, testing views, and student motivation.
Conclusions:
- ABE program success is best understood through a combination of quantitative metrics and qualitative stakeholder insights.
- Effective ABE instruction involves dynamic teaching methods and strong interpersonal dynamics.
- Addressing student motivation is crucial for enhancing ABE program outcomes and student achievement.
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