How to Teach the GED
Properly teaching GED courses increases the chances of students successfully passing the GED on the first try. The GED, also known as the General Educational Development test, is the equivalent to a high school diploma. Students usually obtain GEDs to secure a job position, join the military, attend a college or university, or just for the sense of accomplishment. For those students that cannot study on their own, GED courses provide the support and assistance they need to ensure success.
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Determine the environment you will be teaching the course in order to figure out the qualifications you will need. For example, if you teach in a formalized educational system, a bachelor's degree in education or related field may be required. However, if you teach as a volunteer or in programs funded by nonprofit organizations, then a degree may not be necessary. Decide ahead of time where you plan on teaching so you will know if any credentials or licenses are required.
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Purchase GED preparation books and software from your local bookstore, or use those available at the instituion you're working at. The Princeton Review and Kaplan publishers are known for their test preparation books. For example, the Kaplan GED Big Book has everything a student will need to prepare for the GED.
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Purchase any GED preparation materials from Steck-Vaughn. Steck-Vaughn is the preferred publisher of GED preparation books according to the American Council on Education, who is responsible for publishing and printing the GED. Purchase Steck-Vaughn GED preparation books in each subject area of the GED.
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Create lesson plans based on the GED books, software, and materials you have purchased. You can create lesson plans depending on the frequency in which you will be teaching your students. Break the lesson plan down by subject matter, and prepare activities and examples for your students.
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Network with current GED teachers, who are usually informed of any changes or updates on the exam, for any suggestions or updates on preparing for the GED tests. Speaking with them allows you the ability to implement any necessary changes as quickly as possible.
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Practice teaching your course in front of professionals, friends, or family. Seek out constructive criticism based on your teaching skills, communication, and presentation. Practicing allows you to be as prepared as possible when you asked to start teaching GED students.
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