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Student Services Support of Developmental Education
Author: Stewart, Gregory
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Developmental Studies Programs,Remedial Instruction,Student Personnel Services,Transitional Programs,Student Needs,Student Adjustment,College Freshmen,Student School Relationship,School Orientation,Academic Advising,School Counseling,Academic Persistence,African American Students

The process of transitioning from secondary to postsecondary education can be very complex and challenging. Many freshmen students are coming to college underprepared and in need of developmental education. The role of student services is to assist these students and their families with this important transition to postsecondary education by offering specialized services such as new student orientation programs and welcome week activities, and establishing First Year Offices. This article also explains the role of the Center for Access and Transition which was established by the University of Cincinnati to provide services to students who do not meet the criteria for direct admission to the baccalaureate program.
Go Figure! Using Quantitative Measures to Enhance Program and Student Success
Author: Frost, Leanne H.
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Statistical Analysis,Validity,Remedial Instruction,Student Needs,Misconceptions,Program Descriptions,Trend Analysis,Educational Improvement,Academic Achievement,Universities

Using quantitative assessment, Montana State University-Billings substantially improved and expanded its developmental education program and learning center during the past five years. Student-centered questions drove the research efforts. By gathering, analyzing and sharing hard data, the department identified unmet student needs, discovered trends, dispelled myths about developmental education students, and added validity to the program while gaining administrative support.
Boosting Imagination: Incorporating Creative Play into the Writing Room
Author: Nelson, Angela
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Imagination,Creativity,Play,Writing Instruction,Writing Exercises,Teaching Methods,Multiple Intelligences,Learning Laboratories,Writing (Composition),Writing Strategies,Grammar

Incorporating creative play in the writing lab or classroom is a unique way to pique students' interest and boost their imagination. Exercises varying from describing Hershey's Kisses®, to using tape recorders for discussing voice, to using magnetic poetry to practice grammar are all ways that stimulate learning through the lens of play. Play theorists assert the value of incorporating play in all levels of education due to its appeal, especially to visual and tactile intelligences. Play also adds a sense of ease and leisure to a classroom atmosphere that can boost creativity and shift the learning paradigm while still conveying complex concepts to students.
Effects of Infographics on Students Achievement and Attitude towards Geography Lessons
Author: Çifçi, Taner
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Geography Instruction,Academic Achievement,Student Attitudes,Visual Aids,Instructional Effectiveness,Instructional Materials,Quasiexperimental Design,Statistical Analysis,Secondary School Students,Grade 10,Pretests Posttests,Foreign Countries

Geography is a very comprehensive field of study with many subjects to study topics. Using a wide range of materials in the teaching of this course can this lesson be made effective and permanent because we do not have chances to observe natural phenomena. Therefore, in geography education materials natural environment is to be brought to class by using materials. One of these materials is infographics. Within the scope of this study, the effects of use of infographics on students' achievement and attitude in geography course. The study is important as it can contribute to design of new instructional materials to be used in classes. The study was designed as quasi-experimental study, which is one of the quantitative study methods. In the study, &quot;Solomon Four Group Design&quot; has been used. As a result, it can be said that using infographics in geography lessons increase academic achievement and attitude levels of the students. It can also contribute to visual and verbal learning levels. Besides, these results can also provide guidance to teachers as they provide alternative and different instructional materials in geography lessons. Infographics can be effectively and widely used in geography lessons in different grade levels and learning areas when visual and information are to be given together. It is also suggested to use infographics in cases where achievement and attitudes of students in geography lesson is low.
Tutoring Online: Increasing Effectiveness with Best Practices
Author: Turrentine, Penny
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Best Practices,Tutoring,Online Courses,Instructional Effectiveness,Asynchronous Communication,Discussion Groups,Computer Mediated Communication,Synchronous Communication,Educational History,Educational Resources,Instructional Improvement,Community Colleges

Is tutoring online more than just email? Two yearlong studies explored tutoring online in two different modes. One, from Atlantic Community College in New Jersey, looked at asynchronous (not real time) tutoring online using a discussion board. The other, at Pima Community College in Arizona, used synchronous (real time) online software. The combination of these two studies suggests best practices for this new environment.
The Road Less Traveled: Poetry and Videotape in a Developmental Reading Class
Author: Latimer, Sherri
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Remedial Reading,Developmental Studies Programs,Video Technology,Reading Instruction,Poetry,Oral Reading,Reading Skills,Writing (Composition),Student Surveys,Student Attitudes

Developmental reading students respond positively to poetry. This genre engages them and intimidates less than prose. Reading poetry aloud further improves their reading skills because students feel compelled to increase their knowledge and abilities and to pay closer attention to the text when they are required to perform. Videotaping performances heightens this desire to read well and allows students to assess their abilities when viewing the tape.
Headteacher Preparation in Mzuzu, Malawi, Africa
Author: Wamba, Nathalis
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Developing Nations,Principals,Administrator Education,Case Studies,Semi Structured Interviews,Questionnaires,Coding,Data Analysis,Personnel Selection,Selection Criteria,Faculty Promotion,Faculty Recruitment,Leadership Training

The purpose of this researcher was to examine the in-service experiences of seven headteachers in Luwinga ward in Mzuzu, Malawi, and the challenges they encountered in their first year on the job. A modified version of the questionnaire and interview guide developed by the members of the International Study of the Preparation of Principals at the University of Calgary, Canada was used to conduct this study. The collected data were clustered, coded, analyzed and interpreted. The findings suggest that opportunities for pre-service and in-service headteacher training in Mzuzu are almost nonexistent. Training is ad hoc, idiosyncratic and does not seem to follow a specific pattern. Criteria for the selection of headteachers include a successful record of teaching, prior record of leadership in school or outside, religious affiliation, a university certificate or degree and last but not least political influence. In the last section, the author offers recommendations.
Three Elements of Success: Attendance, Tutoring, and Advising
Author: Fowler, Paul
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Tutoring,Student Placement,Attendance,Academic Advising,State Colleges,Academic Persistence,Developmental Studies Programs,Educational Quality,School Orientation,Contracts,Program Effectiveness,College Freshmen,Success

Described as &quot;tough love,&quot; Louisiana State University at Eunice's &quot;Pathways to Success&quot; program experienced success in its first two years by implementing mandatory placement, attendance, tutoring, and advising policies. Selected student successes and retention data are discussed, along with policies and some practical advice for developmental educators at other institutions who might wish to implement a similar program.
Student Voices: The Literacy Histories of Developmental Reading Students in a South Texas College
Author: Ready, Arlene
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Developmental Studies Programs,Remedial Reading,College Students,Literacy,Questionnaires,Student Experience,Student Attitudes,Age Differences,Elementary Secondary Education,Reading Attitudes,Student Surveys,Reading Habits,Reading Aloud to Others,Self Concept

The purpose of this study was to develop a profile of the literacy histories of developmental reading students enrolled in a South Texas college. A literacy history questionnaire was used to collect written responses regarding the students' early literacy experiences prior to entering the college setting. Analysis of the written responses indicated that the students had a positive attitude towards reading during elementary school which declined as they moved into the upper grades. The positive aspect of the results is that the students did not have an overwhelmingly negative attitude towards reading, thus leaving their instructors with the opportunity of helping them develop a more positive attitude towards reading in general. Suggestions for classroom practice will be discussed.
Reflections on Learning: A Composition Curriculum to Meet the Needs of At-Risk Writers
Author: Dawkins, Susan
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: At Risk Students,Writing (Composition),Writing Assignments,Prewriting,Writing Strategies,Writing Instruction,Student Needs,Teaching Methods,Essays,Freshman Composition,College Freshmen

One challenge faced by many writing teachers is meeting the needs of students with varying skill and confidence levels. This article describes strategies used in a Composition and Rhetoric I course to meet the needs of basic and college-level writers. Sample assignments focusing on the theme of literacy and learning are provided, including an effective prewriting strategy called the Literacy Lifeline. The practices described are supported by Bartholomae and Petrosky's course framework in &quot;Facts, Artifacts, and Counterfacts&quot; (1986) in addition to other sources.
Leading Thirsty Horses to Water
Author: Gallegos, M. Therese
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Assignments,Developmental Studies Programs,Novels,Remedial Instruction,Writing Instruction,English Instruction,College Instruction,Journal Writing

This article addresses the concern many instructors have about students who do not complete assigned work, particularly the reading. The author explains briefly why extensive reading is so important in developmental writing classes and discusses a multi-step approach she has been using successfully for years. A list of short novels and stories recommended for use in developmental writing courses is included in the Appendix.
An Experience of Science Theatre to Introduce Earth Interior and Natural Hazards to Children
Author: Musacchio, Gemma
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,Elementary School Students,Secondary School Students,Natural Disasters,Student Attitudes,Drama,Student Interests,Outreach Programs,Imagination,Surveys,Attitude Measures,Questionnaires,Foreign Countries,Earth Science

The present paper describes an experience of science theatre addressed to children of primary and secondary school, with the main purpose of making them acquainted with a topic, the interior of the Earth, largely underestimated in compulsory school curricula worldwide. A not less important task was to encourage a positive attitude towards natural hazards that are here presented as an expression of our planet vitality. We conducted the experience with the help of a theatrical company specialized in shows for children, trying to merge scientific accuracy, entertainment and ethical issues. Several performances have been reiterated in different context, giving us the opportunity of conducting a preliminary survey with a public of different ages, skills and expectations. Results suggest that science theatre, while relying on creativity and emotional learning has the potential to raise children interest on the process of making science, on natural phenomena and may trigger a positive attitude on natural disasters reduction best practices.
Research in Developmental Writing Courses and Implications for Practice
Author: Sabrio, David
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Writing Instruction,Remedial Instruction,Cooperative Learning,Teaching Methods,Cognitive Style,Preferences,Writing Processes,Community Colleges,Universities

This article briefly surveys the literature on ways that developmental writing students learn; reports on student learning style research carried out in developmental writing classrooms at Texas A&amp;M University-Kingsville and Southwest Texas Junior College, using the &quot;Productivity Environmental Preference Survey&quot;; suggests specific strategies for teaching the writing process with regard to our students' learning styles; and discusses cooperative learning, a classroom-tested pedagogy for responding to our students' learning preferences.
Perceived Influencers of the Decline on Performance of Students in Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education's Agriculture Examination Results
Author: Sibanda, Clyde
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary Education,Agricultural Education,Test Score Decline,Secondary School Students,Statistical Analysis,Tests,Examiners,Questionnaires,Teacher Characteristics,Secondary School Teachers,Student Behavior,Social Influences,Economic Factors,Secondary School Curriculum,Educational Environment,Likert Scales

The purpose of the study was to investigate factors perceived to contribute to the decline of students' performance in the Botswana's General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) agriculture results. Ninety-one agriculture examiners were randomly sampled out of 100 teachers who were invited to mark the 2012 end of year examination scripts. A questionnaire was mailed by post and partly hand delivered to gather quantitative data. The SPSS software was used for statistical analysis. The results showed that majority (57%) of the agriculture teacher examiners were male, 66% were in the age range of 31-35 years old. A large proportion (66%) of them had taught for a period of 6 to 15 years. The study revealed positive perceptions of teachers on three constructs influencing the decline on the students' performance in agriculture. The study revealed that under the construct, Students' behaviors, social and economic related factors, &quot;students attitudes towards the subject&quot; yielded high mean (x-bar)'=4.45, STD (s)' = 0.81; &quot;on Factors related to curriculum issues,&quot; the study showed &quot;interpretation of examination items&quot; had high mean (x-bar)'= 4.39, STD (s) = 0.75 and under the construct on &quot;Factors related to resources and infrastructure&quot; the mean (x-bar) was = 4.79, STD (s) = 0.53 was high on the &quot;student teacher ratio.&quot; The study concluded that the three constructs studied had influence towards students' performance in agriculture. However, based on interpretational correlations the results did not find any strong relationship among the demographic variables studied.
A Critical Analysis--&quot;Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope&quot; by bell hooks
Author: Bannier, Betsy J.
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Criticism,Developmental Programs,Literacy,Higher Education,Teaching Methods,Instruction,Teachers

&quot;Teaching community: A pedagogy of hope&quot; (hooks, 2003), offers insights that are easily transferable to the field of developmental education. bell hooks' (2003) rich descriptions of her experiences as an educator, both within and beyond the classroom, are valuable reading for educators seeking to expand their perspectives on their profession. I was disoriented by several of her provocative statements, but grateful for the realization that students enrolled in developmental education courses may likewise feel off-balance in our classrooms. This critical analysis addresses the first three chapters, or &quot;teaches&quot; introduced by hooks, and draws out connections between her text and developmental education practice.
What Were They Thinking? Decision-Making in the Experiences of College Students at Risk
Author: Wallace, Stephen O.
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,At Risk Students,Decision Making,Ecological Factors,Environmental Influences,Goal Orientation,Student Development,Self Concept

The ability to make appropriate decisions is a key to college success. Some college students appear to not make satisfactory academic progress, not because they lack ability or desire, but because they make academic decisions that seem to put them at risk. Assisting students to make appropriate academic decisions is a primary objective for developmental education professionals. This article proposes an ecological framework for investigating decision-making in the experiences of college students at risk. By helping students at risk to better understand the dynamic forces that shape their senses of identity and that affect their decision-making experiences, we can better assist them to make decisions appropriate to achieve their academic and personal goals.
Cooperative Study Groups: Give Your Students the Home Team Advantage
Author: Lerma, Tony
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cooperative Learning,Mathematics Instruction,Algebra,College Mathematics,Comparative Analysis,Study,Group Activities,Communities of Practice,College Students,Statistical Analysis,Experimental Groups,Control Groups

In this article I discuss the factors that led me to implement study groups in the teaching of mathematics. An important influence in this decision began with an experimental study conducted with two College Algebra classes in which students were randomly assigned to treatment groups. While there was no statistical difference between the study groups on the posttest that was used to measure achievement, it is important to note the positive effect on the students. In addition, suggestions are given on how to implement cooperative study groups in your mathematics classroom.
Language Development in Children with Language Disorders: An Introduction to Skinner's Verbal Behavior and the Techniques for Initial Language Acquisition
Author: Casey, Laura Baylot
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language Acquisition,Language Impairments,Verbal Communication,Behavior Theories,Teaching Methods

Language development in typically developing children has a very predictable pattern beginning with crying, cooing, babbling, and gestures along with the recognition of spoken words, comprehension of spoken words, and then one word utterances. This predictable pattern breaks down for children with language disorders. This article will discuss Skinner's verbal behavior theory and will provide the techniques needed to teach children to repeat, request, label, and respond with novel responses in a conversational method by providing the reader with step-by-step instructions for successful implementation.
Foreign Language Learning, Motivation and the Market Economy
Author: Diamantatou, Christina
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Learning Motivation,Foreign Countries,Learning Experience,Dropouts,Second Language Instruction,Questionnaires,Student Attitudes,Language Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Surveys,Self Concept,Schemata (Cognition),Employment Opportunities,Public Policy,College Students,Likert Scales,Observation

This study explores UK students' motivation to study foreign languages, linking unrewarding past learning experiences with attrition rates and posing questions about the influence of official policy and socially structured conditions. 31 Further Education college students were given a questionnaire based on Gardner's (1975) Attitude/Motivation Test Battery and this revealed that a high percentage even of motivated students withdrew voluntarily. We sent questionnaires to all those who had terminated their courses prematurely, leading to the finding that all respondents were in fact false-beginners, had already studied a foreign language at school, and now described the experience as unrewarding. This not only suggests that foreign language students face major challenges, but also that those variables related to the past emotional context around their studies may unfortunately trump positive motivation to learn. They may create negative expectations that finally extinguish this motivation itself.
Will Multiple Intelligence Activity Based Teaching (MIABT) Be an Alternative Means for Students with LDs?
Author: Ravi, R.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multiple Intelligences,Teaching Methods,Learning Disabilities,Learning Problems,Alternative Assessment,Learning Processes,Identification,Lesson Plans,Check Lists,Foreign Countries

In classrooms, students differ in terms of their academic progress. Most of them achieve high and at the same time some of the students have some learning problems. One of the major reasons for learning problems is learning disabilities. Learning disabilities refers to a variety of disorders that affect the acquisition, retention, understanding, organization or use of verbal and/or non-verbal information. The problem of learning disability is growing severely among the school children. The educationist, professionals and psychologists suggest some principles and methods to reduce the rate of learning disabled students. Most of them opined that, the alternative teaching and learning methods are the only means to reduce the learning disability. In view of this different methods of teaching and learning have been recommended for learning disabled. However, the drawback is that these methods deviate from the traditional set up of classroom where the students with learning disabilities are treated separately. Multiple Intelligences provides multiple ways to learn. Hence in the present article, the authors feel that Multiple Intelligence activity based teaching and learning may overcome this drawback and it will be one of the best alternative means for learning disabled in the traditional classroom itself.
Incorporating Digital Literacy into the Composition Classroom
Author: Davis, Suanna
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Literacy,Freshman Composition,Socioeconomic Status,Internet,Technology Uses in Education,Reading Skills,Writing Skills,Student Participation

Freshman composition instructors are challenged to teach students to write, a practice which is easier if they are motivated and interested. This is particularly important for students coming from a lower socioeconomic status (SES) because there are multiple obstacles that must be overcome (Greene and Forster). A real world writing situation with an immediate and focused audience would be optimal for student involvement, but most freshman composition classes are still limited to small group interaction and teacher-focused writing because of historical and institutional expectations. In this article, the author presents the steps she took to incorporate digital literacy into her composition classroom. Teachers can help students develop life skills they need, including how to integrate old and new skills, while increasing their writing and reading skills and encouraging their completion of college by involving them in an academic community, and this can be done by using the internet.