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Security, Dignity, Caring Relationships, and Meaningful Work: Needs Motivating Participation in a Job-Training Program
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Ayers, David F.; Miller-Dyce, Cherrel; Carlone, David – Community College Review, 2008
Researchers asked 17 participants in a job-training program to describe their personal struggles following an economic restructuring. Examined through a critical theoretical lens, findings indicate that the learners enrolled in the program to reclaim security, dignity, meaningful work, and caring relationships. Program planners at community…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Philosophy, Program Development, Job Training
The Needs and Learning Preferences of Community College Adults: Implications for Program Planning and Marketing.
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Graham, Steven W. – Community College Review, 1987
Reports on a five-year study of more than 19,000 adult students or potential students from 35 states conducted to determine the respondents' demographic characteristics, educational plans and preferences, and learning and developmental needs. (DMM)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Cognitive Style, Community Colleges
ERIC Review: Effective Elements of Developmental Reading and Writing Programs.
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McCusker, Manuela – Community College Review, 1999
Summarizes the literature on developmental reading and writing programs by discussing strategies for addressing remedial needs and obstacles to remediation. Presents the results of internal evaluations of developmental reading programs conducted at four colleges. Defines 16 strategies used by community colleges to implement effective remedial…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Development