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Four Decades of JDE Interviews: a Historical Content Analysis
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Stahl, Norman A.; Theriault, Jennifer C.; Armstrong, Sonya L. – Journal of Developmental Education, 2016
This content analysis examines the topics, trends, and issues impacting developmental education and its professionals as evaluated by interviews that have appeared in the "Journal of Developmental Education" ("JDE") between the issuance of Volume 1 through Volume 39. A total of 76 interviews were analyzed with attention to…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Periodicals, Scholarship, Content Analysis
Program Evaluation Studies: Strategic Learning Delivery Model Suggestions.
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Simpson, Michele L. – Journal of Developmental Education, 2002
Offers seven suggestions academic assistance professionals can adopt in order to evaluate strategic models, such as study strategy courses or paired courses. Reports that a 1997 study found that only 25% of four-year institutions complete ongoing and systematic evaluation of their academic assistance programs. (Contains 32 references.) (NB)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Strategies
Rudimentary College Skills: Several Perspectives in Teaching and Learning.
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Ben-Jacob, Marion Glazerman – Reading Improvement, 1983
Examines college developmental studies programs, presenting several views of teaching and learning in such programs. Describes one specific mode of instruction, strategic methods, and illustrates its use in mathematics and English instruction. (FL)
Descriptors: College Programs, Content Area Reading, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Theories
[Models and Foundations of Developmental Education.]
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Boylan, 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
Research Currents for Developmental Reading Educators: Metacognition.
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Erwin, Robin W. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1985
Discusses the importance of instruction in metacognition, the mental process of observing, evaluating, and making adjustments in one's own thinking behavior to enhance comprehension during a learning activity. Reviews educational programs which have taught metacognitive behaviors and charts a model instructional approach for use in the college…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Structures, Cognitive Style, Comprehension
Levels of Processing: Implications for Developmental Education.
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Shaughnessy, Michael F. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1985
Describes the theoretical models which suggest different "levels" in memory processing, corresponding to the short-term and long-term storage of information. Reviews studies substantiating this perspective and outlines strategies for the use of "levels" in developmental education design, as an alternative to rote memorization. (PAA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Innovation, Instructional Design
Metacognitive Knowledge and Metacognitive Process: Important Influences on Mathematical Performance.
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Garofalo, Joe – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1986
Stresses the importance of metacognitive skills (knowledge of one's own cognitive processes) in mathematical performance. Discusses the differences between metacognitive thinking and metacognitive experiences and the ways they each influence performance. Describes how accurate metacognition improves students' mathematical performance, and outlines…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Structures, Cognitive Style, Comprehension
Mentoring Programs for At-Risk Students. The Informed Educator Series.
Brown, Robert S. – 2003
Adult mentors have proved to be important contributors to the academic and personal success of many students. This publication reviews the literature on mentoring programs for at-risk students and presents information on both the goals and challenges of mentoring programs. It also describes key elements of effective mentoring programs. It begins…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Developmental Studies Programs, Elementary Secondary Education