As a result of difficulty in applying linguistic theory to teaching remedial writing to college students, a technique was developed that uses comparisons of spoken and written English to assist in composition and revision. Specific techniques and examples are outlined. (MSE)

Offers suggestions on the content of workshops in developmental English for college faculty in all disciplines. (AEA)

The author identifies trends in the direction of (1) tighter interpretation of the learning disabilities definition, (2) reduction of nonproductive paperwork and meetings, (3) closer relationship with State Departments of Education as they interpret new guidelines, (4) reduction in unproven remedial approaches, and (5) coordinated effort to insure…

Areas of contradiction and controversy over error analysis are discussed, and an interference error analysis project is described, giving a detailed definition of interference error. Several practical approaches to teaching out interference errors are outlined. (MSE)

Characteristics of a behavioral approach to remediating academic deficits of learning disabled (LD) children are reviewed. The behavioral approach encompasses individualization and mastery learning, direct teaching, and an emphasis on measurement. (SEW)

A national survey of teachers' needs with respect to children with learning difficulties being taught in Welsh indicated that teachers gave first priority to the development of a reading program, using graded reading books. Values of reality and stability were preferred in language materials, and a Welsh comprehension test was the instrument of…

Describes the psycholinguistic approach used in an adult learning center to teach basic reading and writing skills to an adult student. The approach included oral reading by and to the student, spelling instruction, writing exercises, and vocabulary development. Reviews student progress. (AYC)

Reviews Peterson's 1979 study of the current and preferred ranking of 20 educational goals at 18 community colleges. In response to their low ranking, explains how community services are linked to three more highly rated goals: college community, personal development, and developmental/remedial education. (DML)

Chickering discusses topics including higher education's role, future needs, changes reflecting adult student concerns and their effects on younger students, challenges in teaching diverse student populations, developmental and remedial faculty training programs, postsecondary education and certification, and costs and change management. (DMM)

Describes the individualized audiovisual approach to teaching beginning accounting at a Wisconsin technical college. Discusses how it began as a remedial lab, its theories of individualized instruction, how the pilot project worked, and why this method is used. (CT)

Three Florida high schools used the computer-based PLATO Basic Skills Mathematics program for remedial mathematics lessons. Students showed a median gain of 1.5 grade equivalents and improved attitudes toward mathematics and school. A model of the project's cost effectiveness indicates the need to manage the program carefully. (Author/RW)

Describes various uses of audiovisual materials for individualized instruction to help language disabled students. (CMV)