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Download full textJohnson, Deborah Meem – 1986
The English department at the University of Cincinnati recently initiated an experimental writing course for developmental students who used Apple IIc computers and the Bank Street Writer (BSW) word processing program. BSW was chosen because of its overall simplicity, efficiency, and accessibility. The first two weeks of the course consisted of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education, Remedial Instruction
Peer reviewedSelinger, Barry M. – Journal of Developmental Education, 1995
Describes a study of the effectiveness of using a content analysis-based approach for teaching developmental students to summarize texts. Indicates that developmental students can be taught to understand top-level structure and use this knowledge when constructing summaries. Suggests that students can be taught in cost-effective, group situations.…
Descriptors: College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Instructional Effectiveness, Remedial Instruction
