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Literacy Development: Foundation for General Education.
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Roueche, Suanne D.; Roueche, John E. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1982
Discusses the place of basic literacy development in general education. Cites institutional policies and recommendations regarding general education objectives. Reviews the conclusions of a University of Texas study of the literacy demands of community college courses. Offers recommendations for concerted efforts to effect systematic development…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, General Education
Developmental Learning Communities at Metropolitan Community College
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Raftery, Susan – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2005
This case study describes steps for implementing innovative learning communities that build basic skills and foster self-confidence in students at the developmental level. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Case Studies, Self Esteem
Remediation at the Community College: Pressing Issues, Uncertain Solutions.
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Oudenhoven, Betsy – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2002
Identifies five issues concerning remedial and developmental education: what is the appropriate educational level and sector for offering remediation, how to provide effective programs for diverse students, inconsistent policies and practices, to what extent placement in remedial courses should be mandatory or advisory, and whether basic skills…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Preparation, Community Colleges, Curriculum Based Assessment
General Education in Two-Year Colleges.
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Johnson, B. Lamar, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1982
Issues in defining and conceptualizing general education in the two-year college are examined in this collection of essays. After introductory remarks, B. Lamar Johnson reviews the findings of the 1952 California Study of General Education and discusses their current applicability. Next, K. Patricia Cross reviews trends in general education from…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Role, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges