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Karstadt, Roberta; Rey, Victoria M. – NADE Digest, 2009
Newspapers are an effective educational and motivational tool in developmental reading classes. However, many students are unfamiliar with newspapers and read them infrequently. In order to foster newspaper reading and familiarize the college freshmen enrolled in their developmental reading classes with newspapers, the writers of this article…
Descriptors: Newspapers, Developmental Programs, Reading Instruction, Instructional Materials
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Tannen, Sandra – NADE Digest, 2007
According to a study of 944 two- and four-year colleges, "caring attitude of faculty and staff" was listed as the most important factor for retaining students (Roueche, 1993). This article will explain how one teacher demonstrates genuine concern for students while demanding high standards of excellence and student accountability. This…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Goal Orientation, College Students, Caring