Learning assistance and developmental education
Subtitle: a guide for effective practice
By: Martha E. Casazza, Sharon L. Silverman.
Contributors: Silverman, Sharon L., 1944-
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Publisher: Jossey-Bass Publishers
Published: 1996
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
Subjects: Developmental studies programs -- United States.
Description: Developmental education and learning assistance have a common goal: to maximize learning potential for all students, from the underprepared to the high achieving. Drawing from important theories on how students learn, this book provides both novice and experienced educators with practical suggestions for creating and managing learning programs, providing better instruction, and deepening their understanding of students.

Authors Martha Casazza and Sharon Silverman take an in-depth look at learning assistance programs that have been developed at four very different types of institutions - a community college, a technical school, a private research university, and a public research university. Using these case studies, the authors offer a new model for effective practice that helps learning assistance and developmental education professionals meet diverse student needs, increase accountability, manage resources more effectively, use technology, develop and maintain professional standards, and promote a sense of leadership and student advocacy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-282) and index.