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Peer reviewedAnderson, Ora Sterling – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1989
Describes the use of a focused learning strategy designed to help students in developing critical reading and writing skills. A major focus of the "learning to learn" strategy is decreasing student passivity through structured silent reading of relevant magazine and newspaper articles in a small group cooperative learning situation. (DMM)
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Cooperative Learning, Critical Reading, Developmental Studies Programs
Download full textLancaster, Mary Beth – 2001
This report describes the developmental education program at Jefferson Davis Community College (JDCC) (Alabama). Approximately 59% of JDCC's student population must take pre-college, or developmental, courses in math, reading, English, and study skills. JDCC's developmental program includes computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in reading, math, and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
