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Support Services for Developmental Learners at Two-Year Institutions in the Southeast United States.
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Williams, 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
Designing Motivational Instruction for Developmental Education.
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Lowery, Bennie R.; Young, Dawn B. – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1992
Examines the Motivational Theory and Time Continuum models of developmental student motivation, focusing on teacher responsibilities. Indicates that blending the two models provides a procedure for analyzing the student audience, a list of potential motivational strategies, and suggestions for constructing motivational objectives. (15 citations)…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Students, Compensatory Education, Developmental Programs
The Relationship of Conscientiousness to Metacognitive Study Strategy Use by Developmental Students.
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Brothen, Tomas; Wambach, Cathrine – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 2001
Argues that many developmental students succeed in college regardless of their basic academic ability and high school records. Presents data that suggest that, as a predictor of academic success over time, conscientiousness combined with metacognitive study skills is superior to ACT test performance. Suggests that proper developmental learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education