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Responding to Criticisms of Developmental Education.
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Cohen, Arthur M. – 1982
In the context of a discussion of the role of developmental education in the nation's community colleges, this paper responds to criticisms of developmental education that have been made in recent years. First, the paper considers the role of developmental education in promoting literacy, examines definitions of literacy, highlights results of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
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Cohen, Arthur M. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1987
Responds to criticisms commonly leveled against community colleges with respect to their provision of developmental education. Looks at issues related to program costs, departmental responsibility, articulation with secondary schools, teacher preparation, placement and diagnostic test validity. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Quality, Program Effectiveness