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- W57749241 abstract "Community colleges in Western North Carolina have enrolled many displaced workers who lack basic academic skills and are unable to find jobs. This study focused on the problem of displaced workers with low academic skills who rarely advance beyond Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes for retraining in high-tech job skills. The purpose of this single case study was to determine the barriers that prevent functionally illiterate displaced workers or nontraditional students enrolled in ABE programs from completing ABE classes and advancing to retraining programs. The adult learning styles and learning impediments framework were used to study what prevented student advancement beyond the ABE programs. Eight students were purposefully identified and agreed to participate in the study. The student participants completed open-ended questionnaires, participated in semi-structured individual interviews, and were observed in a classroom environment. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive coding and thematic analysis. The study produced 2 key themes that may help students succeed: (a) ABE instructors should adapt teaching methods to adult learning styles, and (b) the primary focus of ABE programs should be on the improvement of basic English language skills. The results of this study can be used by ABE directors, ABE instructors, and community college administrators as they seek to improve adult learning in ABE programs, increase students’ technical skills, and get displaced workers back to work. Displaced Workers With Low Academic Skills Retraining at a Community College by May H. Khang MA, Lenoir-Rhyne College, 2005 BS, Lenoir-Rhyne College, 1996 Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education Walden University February 2015 Dedication I would like to dedicate this doctoral study first to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without His guidance and direction, I would not find my way. I dedicate this work to my family. My parents Sao and Lee V. Hang instilled in me the importance and value of education. Both my father, Sao Hang (Colonel Hang, Sao – Lao Royal Army) and father-in-law, Wang Xeng Khang, dreamed of their children succeeding in higher education. I regret they are not here with me on my doctorate journey. I honor my son, Mong-Zong Khang, whose life was cut short, by completing my educational journey which began before he passed away. I thank my son, Fuji and his wife Leechee Khang and my daughter Zen-Ying Khang for their continual encouragement and belief in me. I will always appreciate the work of my mother-in-law, Yer Y. Khang, for her support and tireless care of my children and home as I pursued my educational goal. I thank the following family members for their encouragement and support: La, husband Cher Kou Yang and children; Malee, husband Robert Carswell and children; Neng Chue, wife Pang Khang and children; Pang, husband Jay Yang and children; Xong Khang and children; Bao, husband Chang Na Lee and children; Shoua Khang; Tou Yi, wife Blia Hang and children; and Tou Xeu, wife Hang Hang and children. Last, I want to dedicate this work to my best friend and loving husband, Ntxoov By Khang. He gave me the freedom to pursue my doctoral dream. I would not have completed this journey without his love, patience, encouragement, faith, continual reassurance, and his constant gentle nudges when I was depressed and giving up. I thank all of you for your unending belief in me. Acknowledgments First and foremost, I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for blessing me with strength and perseverance to succeed despite adversity in my life. I kept His Word in my heart according to Proverbs 16:9 that says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” Without His daily direction, my journey would not have been possible. As I finally reach the completion of my dissertation, I reflect on this long journey with His words: “Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name” (1 Chronicle 9:3). I would like to thank my committee chair, Dr. Kimberly Strunk, for her continual encouragement and support, especially when my world was in chaos. I would like to thank Dr. Ravonne Green, my other committee member for her support and suggestions. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the following people who have given me their undivided support and encouragement through each stage of this study. I want them to know that without their knowledge, guidance, and skills, I would not have succeeded. I would like to recognize Dr. John Hanigofsky, Dr. Johnathan Martin, Ari Sigal, True Life Church (TLC) prayer warrior team, my small group at TLC, and last but not least Dr. Niki Pope who worked tirelessly to help me through this doctoral study. She is a great friend who goes the extra mile to make sure my dissertation is completed correctly. She is a wonderful friend to have and I am very thankful to have her as my" @default.
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