
ERIC Number: EJ392335
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Publication Date: 1989
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Causes of Academic Difficulty.
Davidson, David W.
Journal of Optometric Education, v14 n4 p104-09 Sum 1989
In most cases, an optometry student's academic difficulty can be traced to some underlying cause other than academic preparation. Preventive measures should include admission restricted to students meeting selection criteria, pre-enrollment academic enrichment, appropriate support services and remedial programs as needed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Admission Criteria, Ancillary School Services, Developmental Studies Programs, Dropout Prevention, Educational Background, Emotional Problems, Financial Problems, Higher Education, Optometry, Personality Traits, Professional Education, Remedial Instruction, Student Motivation, Withdrawal (Education)
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Language: English
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