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Developmental Versus Remedial: Does a Confusion of Terms Exist in Higher Education Reading Programs?
Nist, Sherrie L. – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1985
Examines the differences between remedial and developmental reading programs and their places in higher education. Finds a consistency among definitions of remedial reading but no clear consensus for developmental reading. Sees a clear delineation between remedial and developmental students. Offers guidelines for programs and instruction…
Descriptors: College Role, Comparative Analysis, Definitions, Developmental Studies Programs
Cooper, Rayna – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1983
Describes a study conducted at the University of Tennessee at Marin to find a test more suitable than the Nelson-Denny Reading Test (NDRT) to accurately measure reading improvement in developmental classes. Found no support for replacing the NDRT with the Descriptive Tests of Language Skills or the Comparative Guidance and Placement Program. (DMM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Comparative Analysis, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education
