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Download full textZaritsky, Joyce; Brewer, Francine – 1984
Seventy-four students from basic reading courses were surveyed to determine if the courses helped them with the reading and studying they had to do in other areas. In addition, 58 "regular" students were asked to assess their reading abilities and reading and study skills needs. Results indicated that most basic reading students were satisfied…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education
Whittaker, Jeweleane W. – 1981
Three techniques for teaching effective reading--using students' textbooks, reading modules, and individual instructional packets--have proven successful in reducing reading time while improving comprehension skills for students in a reading and study skills course at a Texas university. Students assigned to the course use their content area…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedRadencich, Marguerite C. – Reading World, 1984
Reviews results of a survey of reading/study skills texts for college developmental reading courses. Offers survey-based recommendations for selection of texts. (FL)
Descriptors: College Programs, Content Analysis, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education
Gudan, Sirkka – 1994
There has been a significant increase in the numbers of underprepared students entering colleges and universities. At Schoolcraft College, in Michigan, data consistently indicate that large percentages of students score below college level in reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Classroom techniques that can help faculty better meet the needs…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
Harding, Ida B. – 1980
The University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire has attempted to solve the problem of underprepared freshmen by offering adjunct classes to freshman level content courses. Currently ten adjunct classes in seven departments are taught and are used to integrate the teaching of learning and study skills into the teaching of the regular course content. Two…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Content Area Reading, Developmental Studies Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedMealey, Donna L.; Host, Timothy R. – College Teaching, 1992
Research suggests several types of test-anxious students. Techniques for lessening anxiety include teaching metacognitive and learning strategies, using cooperative learning activities, and creating a nonthreatening environment. A survey of 102 developmental reading college students indicated that teacher behavior during testing and pretest review…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Students
Brantley, Jerry; And Others – 1981
The Basic Skills Program described in this report was developed by Macomb County Community College (MCCC) as a semester-long pre-vocational program for Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) students. Following introductory material, Part I presents a general review of postsecondary developmental education programs for…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Career Planning, Community Colleges, Counseling
Peer reviewedO'Hear, Michael F., Ed.; Knowles, Ramona, Ed. – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 1985
Drawn from the proceedings of the 1985 Western College Reading and Learning Association, as well as articles submitted for juried selection, the papers in this journal issue focus on reading, learning assistance, developmental education, and tutorial services at the college level. Titles and authors of the papers include (1) "Reaching New Heights:…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Criterion Referenced Tests, Critical Thinking, Developmental Studies Programs
