Project Activities
This partnership will conduct two broad categories of work to address GOAE's immediate research needs and long-term goal of being better equipped to leverage data and research. They will conduct mixed-methods exploratory research that leverages existing program administrative data and qualitative data they will collect from administrators, students, and instructors. They will also meet frequently to discuss findings and policymakers' needs, develop and refine research agendas, and provide professional development and training to state and program data analysts.
Structured Abstract
Setting
The research will take place throughout Georgia in adult education programs that offer Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education classes.
Sample
The research team will use data from all 378 program sites in Georgia and will interview approximately 24 students and 24 instructors from 6 program sites.
Data analytic strategy
The researchers will use mixed methods including thematic analysis of the qualitative data retrieved from case studies and interviews. They will also use hierarchical linear modeling and logistic regression analyses of state administrative data and other quantitative data (e.g., online survey responses).
Key outcomes
This project will produce data to help GOAE provide support to programs to improve retention and learner gains and future research plans.
People and institutions involved
IES program contact(s)
Products and publications
ERIC Citations: Find available citations in ERIC for this award here.
Supplemental information
Co-Principal Investigator: Feinberg, Iris; Tio, Rosaline
Partner Institutions: Georgia Office of Adult Education: Technical College System of Georgia; Georgia State University: Adult Literacy Research Center
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