The purpose of this study is to examine the learning that occurs in Latina students who enroll in learning communities designed for underprepared community college students. The research question guiding this study is: What are the experiences of Latina students enrolled in developmental learning community courses which have the greatest impact on…

This article describes an innovative, child-oriented, self-development project that gives the child major responsibility for assessing his own developmental neeeds. (Author)

A model is proposed to explain how the learning process of ethical reasoning occurs. It integrates the learning process (Kolb, 1976) and a developmental scheme of ethical reasoning (Van Hoose, 1980). Implications for ethics training in educational programs and ethical behavior in professional practice are discussed. (Author)

Discusses the unique role of the counseling profession. The definition of the profession lies in the association name: American Association for Counseling and Development. Suggests counselors integrate developmental theory systematically into the practice of counseling. Summarizes alternative developmental models along with their implications for…

The document describes an educational development service designed to replace the more traditional student counseling service of a community college. It is committed to the principles of service, education and research and the implementation of both preventive and remedial programs which optimize all educational and personal growth opportunities.…

Presented before the Section on Mental Health, American College Health Association, Forty-sixth Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 3, 1968.

Presents abstracts of four documents from the ERIC junior college collection that deal with the special programs or techniques used by two-year colleges to help students needing remedial or developmental assistance. (DR)

First in a three-part series, this article describes the revision of the Developmental Studies program at Greenville Technical College in South Carolina. Presents revised policies and procedures in the areas of scheduling, staffing, grading, attendance, and counseling. Discusses rationales for the changes. (DR)

During recent decades, there has been an influx of underprepared students in America's colleges and universities. At many institutions, programs have been created to assist these high risk students through special classes and/or support services. Through application of student development theory these programs can shed the negative connotations of…

The annotated bibliography provides descriptions of resources which are considered appropriate for educational personnel development programs to prepare teachers involved in career education. Many of the materials described in the document were designed and developed for use with students in the local school classroom. The materials are presented…

The Advanced Studies Program (ASP) at Southeastern Community College (Whiteville, North Carolina) is a developmental studies program that offers freshman courses in English, biology, and psychology to approximately 75 students. Learning activities are individualized and self-paced, and each ASP course has behaviorally stated objectives.…

Developmental education is based on a learning model as opposed to a teaching model. It requires strong communication between the student and teacher and depends upon a supportive learning environment. Some of the components of developmental education are: (1) diagnostic services which seek to answer why the student cannot learn; (2) independent…

For this conference "developmental education" was defined as "any program which assists students in overcoming any deficiencies they may have in their preparation for post-secondary education." This document includes summary reports of panel discussions and the texts of keynote addresses. Panel session topics include: (1)…

Characteristics and perceived training needs were studied for 173 educators working with nontraditional students and other high-risk students in developmental education in the Massachusetts community college system. Most respondents spend their time working directly with students. Classroom and counseling skills are areas in which respondents most…

STUDENTS UNDER 22 YEARS OF AGE WITH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ABILITY TESTS SCORES OF 39 OR LESS WERE ENROLLED IN A SPECIAL "BLOCK" PROGRAM OF ENGLISH, PSYCHOLOGY, AND SPEECH. OF 110 STUDENTS IN THE FALL OF 1964, 30 HAD A C AVERAGE OR ABOVE, 91 COMPLETED THE SEMESTER, AND 75 REENROLLED IN THE NEXT TERM. TESTS SHOWED THAT THEY WERE IN THE LOWEST…