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 j2R0unG12364; Sat, 26 Mar 2005 19:56:49 -0500 (EST) Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 19:56:49 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <410-2200530270541453@ix.netcom.com> 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: "Michele Anne Craig" <shellcraig@ix.netcom.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:1338] RE: Fear of Finishing X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: EarthLink MailBox 2005.1.57.0 (Windows) Status: O Content-Length: 1437 Lines: 41 Cindy, I have students like this too. I always tell them, though, that they have accomplished a lot regardless. Whether or not they have the piece of paper, they now have the knoweldge. And that is what really counts. Michele Craig Woodland Adult School > [Original Message] > From: Cindy Ferguson <fergusonc@cravencc.edu> > To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> > Date: 3/24/2005 10:27:02 AM > Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:1330] Fear of Finishing > > 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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