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McAlexander, Patricia J – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 2000
Discusses whether written or oral peer review is more successful in developmental composition courses. Concludes that while oral reviews are generally preferred by intermediate developmental students, the success of peer review depends on the conglomerate personality of the class itself, based on the students' writing ability, self-concept,…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Case Studies, Community Colleges, Peer Evaluation
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Green, Sharon – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1994
Discusses the effects of sexism in education and the means by which educators can reduce it. Indicates that developmental educators are in a unique position to counteract sexism. Contains suggestions for overcoming sexism in five areas of developmental education (math, reading, writing, counseling, and administration) and in the classroom. (35…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, College Students, Developmental Programs
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Myers, Eleanor L. – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 2000
Contends that autobiographic writing, specifically copy change poetry, helps developmental students to connect prior experiences with present identity, to become more aware of their feelings, to think about decisions and their consequences, and to construct meaning based upon personal choices. Describes copy change as a simple procedure involving…
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Basic Writing, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking
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Davis, Judith Rae – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1995
Examines methods for improving developmental students' proofreading skills. Discusses several theories and analogies for understanding the activity of proofreading. Suggests that educators should utilize methods that encourage students to invest time and energy in the proofreading process as it provides a meaningful and complex educational…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Developmental Programs, Editing, Educational Strategies
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Higbee, Jeanne L. – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 2001
Asserts that the teaching profession needs to recognize the natural connections between multicultural and developmental education. Presents eight steps developmental educators can take to promote pluralism, including (1) establishing a clear link between cultural pluralism and institutional and programmatic mission and goals; (2) striving for…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Cultural Awareness