Return-Path: <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j2OISQG25026; Thu, 24 Mar 2005 13:28:26 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 13:28:26 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <s242bfbf.001@admin.craven.cc.nc.us> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Cindy Ferguson" <fergusonc@cravencc.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:1330] Fear of Finishing X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.0.4 Status: O Content-Length: 934 Lines: 14 Has anyone ever come across research involving basic skills students who seem to have a fear of finishing (getting their GED). I have personally worked with many students who are very motivated to get their GED and come extremely close, maybe within one test of finishing, and then they disappear. It seems as though many are afraid to finish. Maybe they're afraid of what comes next - a job, college, just being out on their own. Maybe they're afraid of succeeding - putting themselves above another family member, feeling they're not worthy of success? I'm just curious if anyone else has experienced this or read anything about it. Also, are there any suggestions/strategies for getting beyond this fear? Any help or pointers would be greatly appreciated! Cindy Ferguson www.cravencc.edu Cindy Ferguson ABE/GED Coordinator Craven Community College 800 College Court New Bern, NC 28562 252-638-1587 fergusoc@cravencc.edu
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