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White, William F. – College Board Review, 1984
An information systems approach to instruction to reduce freshman attrition at Morehead State University is described. The diagnostic-prescriptive approach to alleviate the cause and effect of developmental lag has provided an educational plan to ameliorate the low academic functioning of students and increase their intellectual development. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged, High Risk Students
Download full textBoylan, Hunter R., Ed.; Kerstiens, Gene, Ed. – Research in Developmental Education, 1988
These five issues of "Research in Developmental Education," examine the theoretical models and foundations of developmental education. Included are the following: (1) "Theoretical Foundations of Developmental Education," by Hunter R. Boylan, which examines the behaviorist, humanist, and developmental theories underpinning developmental education;…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Cooperative Learning, Developmental Stages, Developmental Studies Programs
Goldman, Ruth E. – 1981
A project is described that was undertaken by the Developmental Studies Department at Wayne Community College (Michigan), an urban multi-campus institution of 25,000 students serving an entire county involving research in the psychology of the new adult learner. The approach used was to systematically build a classroom environment that responded…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Adult Learning, Adult Students
Direct linkMcMillan, Virginia K.; Parke, Scott J.; Lanning, Carol A. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1997
Examines remedial/developmental education within a rapidly changing educational environment of advanced technology and new demands. Discusses rationale for different delivery models of remedial education. (28 citations) (YKH)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedO'Hear, Michael F., Ed.; Knowles, Ramona, Ed. – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 1985
Drawn from the proceedings of the 1985 Western College Reading and Learning Association, as well as articles submitted for juried selection, the papers in this journal issue focus on reading, learning assistance, developmental education, and tutorial services at the college level. Titles and authors of the papers include (1) "Reaching New Heights:…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Criterion Referenced Tests, Critical Thinking, Developmental Studies Programs
Nisbet, Janice A.; And Others – 1981
The development and implementation of a counseling model designed to improve retention and academic success of high risk students at Ball State University, Indiana, are described. Initially, academic advisors were trained through workshops conducted by team members to translate information on individual advisee learning styles, behavior…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Career Counseling, Cognitive Style, Counseling Techniques
Lyons, Linda – 1994
Jersey City State College (New Jersey) developed a local evaluation model to assess all salient aspects of the institution's basic skills program. The college's Academic Foundations Program was implemented to address the needs of urban educationally disadvantaged students. It includes faculty and staff development and research, freshman course…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Freshmen, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Assessment
Blattner, Bruce E.; And Others – 1984
This guide comprises a summary of the development of and materials for use in the implementation of a research-verified model training program to help high-risk students complete postsecondary education programs. Discussed first is the original pilot project that was implemented to serve the high-risk postsecondary vocational students entering the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Basic Skills, Career Counseling, Classroom Techniques
