My Experience in Adult Education
Everyone can see that almost all workplaces require at least
a high school diploma. The government takes the first step
by supporting them in offering grants to help people be
competitive in the workplace. Because of this support, there
is no reason for all adults not to have at least a high school
diploma.
For adults, getting an education has become more
important than ever before because the world has changed.
Even though most adults have jobs, they somehow manage
to attend school. Some go to class at night and work during
the day or vice versa. Some reasons for returning to school
are, to get a GED, improve English to pursue a college
degree, or train for another career. They always keep in
mind that learning is a lifelong process. Once they set their
minds on doing something new and increasing their earning
potential, they will invest in themselves because they
deserve it. Nothing is more important in one’s life than
education, and adults show this through their interest in
learning.
Smay Saintilma is a student at Dave Thomas East in Pompano Beach
taught by Ms. Nancy Gardner.
Don’t Fight Literacy
My family always pushes me to make something of
myself. Because of this, I started going to Adult Education
classes. Ever since I was young I’ve had a problem
retaining literacy skills. When I learn new things it seems I
forget the old things I’ve learned. This is why I think being
able to learn and being taught is a privilege. Being in Adult
Education has made learning fun and easy. Here, I’ve
learned how to correct my work. I learn things like
FANBOYS which stands for the words: for, and, nor, but,
or, yet and so. It’s a grammar tool to help me to remember
where commas should be placed. Things like this have been
instilled in my head forever and have encouraged me.
Encouragement and success motivate me to try my best to
make something of myself. This is what my Adult
Education classes have taught me.