Abstract
This issue of student persistence and retention continues to plague most adult learning centers. This paper develops a theoretical perspective that uses social capital and network theory to explain why some students succeed in an ABE/GED program and go on to pursue post-secondary education and why some do not.
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Zacharakis, J.
(2010).
The Power of Cliques, Friendships, and Social Networks in Strengthening Adult Basic Education Student Persistence and Retention.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2010/papers/84
The Power of Cliques, Friendships, and Social Networks in Strengthening Adult Basic Education Student Persistence and Retention
This issue of student persistence and retention continues to plague most adult learning centers. This paper develops a theoretical perspective that uses social capital and network theory to explain why some students succeed in an ABE/GED program and go on to pursue post-secondary education and why some do not.
