Have low self-efficacy, exhibit an external locus of control, lack higher order thinking skills, and need intensive assessment, counseling and other services. Current research has replaced the deficit model for viewing the developmental student with an interactive model. Developmental students need to be taught to develop a sense of conscious control or metacognitive awareness about the work they do. Developmental students need to be directly taught the skills and strategies they need to succeed.
Some multicultural factors can affect performance of students.
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