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Support Services for Developmental Learners at Two-Year Institutions in the Southeast United States.
Peer reviewedWilliams, Larry R.; And Others – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1992
Describes a study examining the level and extent of support services available to developmental students at 101 2-year institutions in the southeastern United States. Reports that 91.1% of the institutions offered some type of services for developmental learners, including tutoring, counseling, computer-assisted instruction, audio-visual support,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Preparation, Counseling Services, Development
Peer reviewedLaine, Michaeline E.; Laine, Chester H.; Bullock, Terry L. – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1999
Describes a follow-up survey of United States developmental reading programs. Analyzes data and compares them with findings from the previous decade to draw implications for the future of college developmental reading. States that developmental education is dependent on innovative teaching and learning strategies and on an increase in the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Developmental Studies Programs, Followup Studies, Higher Education
Peer reviewedTestone, Sharon – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1999
Describes the implementation of a comprehensive developmental-mathematics program at Onondaga Community College (New York) that provides students with assistance, from the evaluation of their entry-level skills through their transition to credit-level courses. Discusses key elements of the program, such as placement testing, diagnostic services,…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Mathematics Achievement
Peer reviewedWenner, Barbara; Palkovacs, Marilyn – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1997
Describes a study of differences between developmental writing students in associate and baccalaureate degree programs at Ohio's University of Cincinnati. Reports that, although the groups had similar writing skills, significant differences were found in family background, high school English experience, and expectations toward writing. The…
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Developmental Studies Programs, Family Characteristics
Peer reviewedJetty, Michelle; Luczak, Vanessa – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1997
Describes a study to determine whether mathematics laboratory tutors at New York's Onondaga Community College have been able to adapt to the influx of developmental students over the past decade. Indicates that, based on surveys of laboratory students, tutors have been able to provide quality assistance. The survey instrument is appended. (AJL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedAronson, Anne – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1998
Discusses barriers adult developmental-writing students face due to family, community, and work responsibilities. Explains how non-writing commitments affect the writing process, particularly by placing time constraints on students. Offers instructors classroom activities to help students contextualize their writing situations and to learn methods…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Basic Writing, Community Colleges
