As part of the Pathways to Success by 21 (P21) program at the Hampden REB, a GED Curriculum for Learners Aged 16-21 was developed during a 6 month period in 2007. During that time, teachers and students made valuable contributions. The curriculum components and chapters are listed below and are now available to the public for downloading. Funding for this project was provided through the MA P21 Initiative and special acknowledgement is given to the MA Department of Education and Commonwealth Corporation for its strong leadership with the P21 Initiative. The REB also acknowledges Joan M. Giovannini and Glenn R. Yarnell, Jr. who produced this curriculum for the REB. Questions can be addressed to the REB through Melissa Scibelli at 413.787.1541 or by email at mscibelli@rebhc.org.
Curriculum Sections:
- Cover, Acknowledgement, Table of Contents and Introductions
- Facts about Youth who Drop Out
- Connecting facts to Curriculum Design
- Youth Development
- Classroom and Behavior Management
- Understanding the GED
- Curriculum Background
- Lesson Plan Template
- Lesson Plan for Federal Shipping
- Lesson Plan for Earhart Biography
- Lesson Plan for Earhart Atlantics
- Lesson Plan for "This I Believe"
- Lesson Plan for Glaciers
- Appendix A - Youth Worker Assessment Tool
- Appendix B - Ingredients of a Quality Behavior Management
- Appendix C - GED Official Essay Scoring Rubic
- Appendix D - Empower Math
- Appendix E - Current Research
- References - About Authors