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Reality versus Perception: Using Research to Resolve Misconceptions about Developmental Programs and Promote Credibility and Acceptance

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Overby, Bronte A. – Inquiry, 2004

In this article, the author uses a comparison of various measures of success for developmental students at Patrick Henry Community College with the faculty's perceptions of these measures to break down misconceptions and stereotypes about developmental education and provide ever-needed credibility and acceptance for developmental programs.…

Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Misconceptions, Graduation Rate, Academic Persistence