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Vance, Lash Keith – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
The critical literature abounds with examples of possible educational uses of Web 2.0 technology in which students become active participants in the production of knowledge through blogging, social networking, creation of podcasts, and other forms of constructivist education. At the same time, teachers, whom the data indicate are somewhat…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, College Freshmen, College Instruction, Online Surveys
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Garofalo, Joe – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1988
Discusses issues related to the subject/topic content of developmental mathematics programs. Argues that such programs should teach as much preprobability and statistics as they do precalculus, and that less time be spent by students simplifying and operating with rational algebraic expressions and other process-oriented mathematical equations.…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Developmental Studies Programs, Mathematical Applications
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Franke, Thomas L. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1993
Suggests that both general and developmental education focus on such preparatory skills as communicating effectively and thinking critically. Describes current approaches combining general and developmental education. Explains the mechanics of cross-over teaching between the two domains. (PAA)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Course Content, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
Higbee, Jeanne L.; Dwinell, Patricia L. – 1989
A course entitled "Strategies for Academic Success," conducted in the Division of Developmental Studies at the University of Georgia, is described. The sample syllabus focuses on self-awareness and can be adapted to meet the needs of other institutions. The course is designed to promote awareness and development of psychological, social,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, College Students, Counseling