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Freedman, Leora – Reading in a Foreign Language, 2015
An adaptation of the traditional literary concept of close reading was developed for use in a largely multilingual classroom in which both first language (L1) and second language (L2) students were struggling to comprehend theoretical, lexically dense texts in English. This simplified method of reading a text iteratively and critically is proving…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Critical Reading, Reading Strategies, Multilingualism
King, David B.; Cotter, Evelyn – Engl Quart, 1970
Discusses the functions of the writing laboratory at Innis College, Toronto, Canada. (SW)
Descriptors: College Students, English Instruction, Teaching Methods, Tutorial Programs
Adams, W. Royce – 1970
The origin and development of a tutorial program for community college students experiencing difficulties in reading, mathematics, and writing are described. The program began as a voluntary effort by students and faculty members and has developed into a highly organized program with state support and plentiful materials, supplies, and facilities.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Students, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education
Matthews, Dorothy, Ed. – Illinois English Bulletin, 1980
The focus of this journal edition is remedial writing instruction in high school and college. Articles in the journal are: "The Remedial Student is Different," by Karl K. Taylor; "Writing Apprehension: (I) Combating Fear of Failure," by Donna K. Gorrell; "Writing Apprehension: (II) Where Does Fear of Writing Come…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Basic Skills, College Students, Developmental Programs