During the fall semester of 1971, a peer teaching program was started in biology, physics, psychology, social science and reading classes at Miami-Dade Junior College (Florida). While the specific responsibilities of the peer teachers differed in each class, generally they were expected to assist the students in learning basic skills and…

Reviews developmental education programs stressing the need for institutional research to determine the viable parts of such curricula in view of cutbacks being made of costly programs. Discusses factors causing insufficient skills in students, considers program evaluation, and reviews six established developmental programs. (MB)

Eighteen primary school-age children with auditory-oral language problems were enrolled in a self-contained language-disability classroom. (SBH)

Sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade remedial reading pupils who received training in the transposition of dictionary definitions into meaningful sentences scored significantly higher on tests of word meanings and sentence composition than did subjects who received no such training or those who practiced transposition but received no training. (MJB)

Outlined is the Special Academic Development Program devised by the author, a specific learning disabilities consultant at the secondary level. (JG)

Examines why profile analysis "adds spurious specificity and misarticulated authority to quasi-diagnostic statements." Concludes that the difficulties inherent in diagnostic reading tests suggest that they are best utilized in comparing a child's performance with a norm group. (JM)

This research project reviews various treatment methods used for the rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents between the years 1970-1986 in the United States. It points out eight elements that were frequently used: family involvement, remediation of basic skills, vocational preparation, socialization, creative therapy, crisis intervention, health…

Instructional validity indicates that a district is testing what is taught. Minimum standards of fairness in pursuing educational equity are proposed. The standards include efforts to remediate students who fail competency tests, use instructional validity studies; present an adequate opportunity to learn, make an appropriate use of results, and…

Reports changes in high school graduation requirements in general and English requirements in particular and discusses in more detail the proposed changes in the grade 10 practical English curriculum (MM)

Discusses remedial English programs at City University of New York and City College of New York. (DD)

Highlights documents in the ERIC collection pertaining to remedial and developmental programs in two-year colleges. (DC)

This report discusses the state of developmental education in West Virginia from the perspectives of faculty, staff, and administrators throughout the state. It begins by defining developmental education as more than just "remedial" education and relying on faculty, focused coursework, and peer and professional support to help students…

This research brief discusses the results of a study concerning the role of community colleges in providing remedial education. The study, conducted by the American Association of Community Colleges, examined institutional policies and practices found in community colleges, covering such issues as assessment of college-preparedness and placement,…

The roster of developmental programs available to students in community colleges is expanding, though remedial education itself does remain a marginal aspect of higher education. The programs are usually under-funded, segregated from "regular" offerings, and taught by part-timers. This report suggests that the colleges are sending signals that…