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Birman, Dina; Oberoi, Ashmeet K.; Garcia, Maria Fernanda; Haarlammert, Miryam; Leiva, Massiel; Lane, Alexandra; Culbreth, Caroline; Taylor, Hanna; Ruiz-Sorrentini, Andrea; Trickett, Edison J. – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2022
We report on a grounded theory study of late-arriving immigrant youth (LIY) who arrived in the United States at 16-18 years of age and were referred to daytime General Education Diploma (D-GED) programs. These programs provide an alternate path to a high school diploma for youth with insufficient knowledge of English to complete graduation…
Descriptors: Immigrants, High School Equivalency Programs, Day Programs, Latin Americans
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Horverak, May Olaug; Langeland, Gerd Martina; Diary, Kedir – IAFOR Journal of Education, 2020
This is an action research study investigating how one can work systematically in adult learning centres to support adult immigrant learners to increase their intrinsic motivation and develop strategies to take responsibility for their own development and learning. We have applied what we call a five-step motivation method, where the adult…
Descriptors: Student Empowerment, Adult Students, Immigrants, Student Motivation