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Lyman, Barbara Gallow, Ed.; Payne, Emily Miller, Ed. – 1992
This proceedings document provides one to two page versions of papers presented on the theme of celebrating diversity in developmental education, focusing on the areas of research, administration and learning assistance, writing, reading, and mathematics. Papers include, among others: "Gender Differences in Variables Related to Academic…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Developmental Programs, High Risk Students, Higher Education
Faulkner, Janice Hardison, Ed. – 1975
The main intentions of the two-day teachers' conference on language disabilities held at East Carolina University were to provide background information on how children acquire linguistic habits, to identify and suggest remedies for certain socioemotional problems which interfere with learning, to isolate problems arising from diversity in…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, English Instruction, Higher Education, Language Arts
Lyman, Barbara Gallow, Ed.; Payne, Emily Miller, Ed. – 1993
This proceedings document focuses on research and program development in developmental education and instruction in mathematics, reading, and writing. Papers are: "Down in the Trenches: Tutors Learning about Learning" (Jace Condravy); "Expanding the Role of Developmental Education in Research Institutions" (Patricia Dwinell and others);…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Developmental Programs, High Risk Students, Higher Education
Higbee, Jeanne L., Ed.; Dwinell, Patricia L., Ed. – 1995
This conference proceedings publication addresses issues in developmental education at the postsecondary level. Papers included are: "Developmental Studies Teachers to Retention Specialists: Assets, Not Liabilities" (Carol H. Bader); "Primary and Secondary Orientation Support for One Underrepresented Group" (Allen R. Barlow and Kerri Heavens);…
Descriptors: Art Education, Biology, Compensatory Education, Developmental Programs
King, Caryn M., Comp.; Bean, Rita M., Comp. – 1990
This conference proceedings document contains 18 papers focusing on ideas and strategies for effective literacy instruction. Following opening remarks by Rita M. Bean, are four keynote addresses: "Toward Uncommon Sense Literacy Learning; Integrating Reading and Writing" (John Mayher); "Literacy Learning in At-Risk First…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Higbee, Jeanne L., Ed.; Dwinell, Patricia L., Ed. – 1994
This proceedings publication addresses issues in developmental education at the postsecondary level. Papers are: "Public Relations: Making Videos to Promote Your Program" (Carol H. Bader and Kathy Liles); "Winning Strategies Through Individualized Learning in the Success Center" (Deanna L. Culbertson and Phillip C. Johnson); "Implementing Holistic…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Cooperative Learning, Developmental Programs, Disabilities
National Commission on Excellence in Education (ED), Washington, DC. – 1982
At a public hearing on language and literacy, held in Houston, Texas, April 16, 1982, testimony was presented on: (1) need for emphasis on language arts in elementary secondary schools and for students with bilingual capabilities; (2) benefits accruing to students and educational institutions through developmental education programs; (3) guiding…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Cultural Pluralism