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Peer reviewedHigbee, Jeanne L.; Dwinell, Patricia L. – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1995
Reviews the current literature to determine the extent to which affect influences the achievement levels of students. Highlights research findings in mathematics, reading, writing, and instructional strategies. Suggests that although affect may be a significant factor in determining the academic success of developmental freshmen, more research is…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, College Students, Developmental Programs, Educational Development
Peer reviewedLey, Kathryn; Young, Dawn B. – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1998
States that faculty often attribute developmental students' academic difficulties to poor motivation. Investigates motivational differences between 60 developmental students and 74 regular-admission students enrolled in either a community college or a residential university. Results of t-test on motivational levels measured by the self-report…
Descriptors: College Students, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, High Risk Students
