Learner Persistence in Adult Basic Education

Author: Sandra Kerka, The Ohio State University, January 2005
Produced by California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project

This research digest gives an overview of persistence from the learner’s point of view and studies that have identified specific ways to support persistence. The findings provide insights for structuring local practice in ways that may help more learners reach their goals.

AUDIENCE: ABE/ASE Teachers , Administrators