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Title: From G.E.D. To Ph.D.: Eric Thomas as a Model of Educational Success
Language: English
Authors: Chaney, Cassandra D., Nicks, Nia, Caldwell, Conial
Source: Journal of Education and Learning. 2020 9(6):42-58.
Availability: Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1120 Finch Avenue West Suite 701-309, Toronto, OH M3J 3H7, Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: jel@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jel
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
High Schools
High School Equivalency Programs
Secondary Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Equivalency Tests, High School Equivalency Programs, Graduate Study, Doctoral Degrees, Graduate Students, Student Motivation, Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, African American Students, Fear of Success, Family Work Relationship
Geographic Terms: Michigan
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: General Educational Development Tests
ISSN: 1927-5250
Abstract: Since the General Educational Development (GED) Program was established in 1943, more than 17 million people have received a GED Credential. According to the American Council on Education (ACOE), the GED test is considered an alternative option to the US High school diploma, HiSET and TASC tests; the GED test verifies whether the test taker has the United States or Canadian high school-level academic skills (Larson et al., 2016; Rice, 2016). The GED tests entail five subject contents such as writing skills, reading skills, social studies, science, and mathematics--and although the standards required for passing the tests vary across states, these standards are generally similar (Larson et al., 2016; Rice, 2016). This chapter will examine the words Dr. Eric Thomas uses during an interview on the day that he obtained his Ph.D. (Philosophy in Education) from Michigan State University. During this interview with Glenn Twiddle, Dr. Thomas discusses the various factors that motivated him to pursue and earn a Ph.D. In particular, this content analysis will determine the themes Dr. Thomas believes are essential catalysts for educational success. Qualitative analysis of Dr. Thomas's interview reveals four themes related to: (1) The Habit of Avoiding Challenges; (2) The Value of Facing Challenges; (3) The Importance of Receiving Encouragement and Accepting Help; and (4) The Fragility of Work-Life Balance. Essentially, these themes highlight Dr. Thomas's initial habit of running from academic challenges, the reasons why he faced educational challenges in his life, what he learned about himself after facing academic challenges, the importance of receiving encouragement and accepting help from others, as well as how he manages work-life balance.
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