The Relationship between Mandatory vs. Voluntary Participation in a Prison Literacy Program and Academic Achievement.

Ryan, T. A.; McCabe, K. A.

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ERIC Number: EJ472104

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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The Relationship between Mandatory vs. Voluntary Participation in a Prison Literacy Program and Academic Achievement.

Ryan, T. A.; McCabe, K. A.

Journal of Correctional Education, v44 n3 p134-38 Sep 1993

Results of a study of 61 voluntary and 84 mandatory participants in the General Educational Development program failed to indicate a statistically significant difference in academic achievement when the participation in literacy programs was either mandatory or voluntary. The findings support mandatory literacy programs in corrections. (Author)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compulsory Education, Correctional Education, High School Equivalency Programs, Literacy Education, Secondary Education, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Carolina

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