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Frost, Susan H. – National Academic Advising Association Journal, 1990
At two women's liberal arts colleges, freshman (n=127, n=140) perceptions of academic advising style were measured. Although students reported developmental advising at both institutions, the mean score at one college was significantly more developmental than at the other. Frequency of contact and an academic planning component were significant…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Techniques, Developmental Programs

Borchardt, Lovie Lee – College Teaching, 1989
A technique used to make developmental students more aware of the factors in academic success involves class discussion of the qualities of successful students and student self-evaluation according to those qualities. The approach has been useful in helping developmental students discover their unused capabilities. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Students

Tersigni, Joseph – Canadian Social Studies, 1991
Explains that Canadian general education is intended to prepare students for community college, whereas advanced education is meant to ready them for university study. Offers 25 strategies for teaching on the general level. Argues that the tips can improve the teacher student relationship and make any subject more interesting and enjoyable for…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Foreign Countries, Learning Activities, Secondary Education
Davies, L. J. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1983
An approach to teaching students how to develop ideas, a major learning and study problem found among college students, is described. The strategy is a practical one that teaches the process of ordering concepts and data, and then how to use this process to solve problems and think critically. (MSE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Faculty, College Instruction, College Students
Rabianski-Carriuolo, Nancy – 1984
Acknowledging that basic skills instructors must deal with the affective characteristics of developmental students, this paper describes factors to consider for creating an environment in which developmental students can improve their learning skills. The first section of the paper discusses ways to meet emotional needs when planning a pretest for…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, Developmental Studies Programs

Chaffee, John – Journal of Developmental Education, 1992
Describes the rationale for and outcomes of La Guardia Community College's Critical Thinking Program. Considers the relationship of critical thinking to writing and reading. Evaluates the program's impact on students' reading, writing, and speaking skills; higher-order reasoning/problem-solving abilities; and critical attitudes toward their lives…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Critical Thinking
Higgins, Martin J.; Glanville, Maree – 1983
Results of a 1983 evaluation of Pennsylvania's ACT 101 programs, which provide support services to educationally and economically disadvantaged college students, are presented. Attention focuses on: the achievement and persistence of this population of students in 1975, 1977, and 1979; the attitudes of currently enrolled students; the attitudes…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Administrator Attitudes, Alumni, Ancillary School Services

Scherz, Zahava; And Others – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1986
Describes students' perceptions of their studies in the Preacademic School at the Hebrew University and discusses their attitudes, expectations, and opinions with regard to a desirable preacademic preparatory program. Students expressed concern about deficiencies in learning skills. (ML)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Needs

Mealey, Donna L.; Host, Timothy R. – College Teaching, 1992
Research suggests several types of test-anxious students. Techniques for lessening anxiety include teaching metacognitive and learning strategies, using cooperative learning activities, and creating a nonthreatening environment. A survey of 102 developmental reading college students indicated that teacher behavior during testing and pretest review…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Students
Kelley, Eileen; Sweet, Diane – 1991
A study investigated factors affecting participation, engagement, and retention of non-native English-speaking students (NNSs) in community college mainstream classes. The student sample included three classes in developmental English at a small western Massachusetts community college. Data were drawn from taped classroom observations and student…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Classroom Communication, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs