ERIC Number: ED570881
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Nov
Pages: 116
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Strategies for Postsecondary Students in Developmental Education: A Practice Guide for College and University Administrators, Advisors, and Faculty. NCEE 2017-4011
Bailey, Thomas; Bashford, Joanne; Boatman, Angela; Squires, John; Weiss, Michael; Doyle, William; Valentine, Jeffrey C.; LaSota, Robin; Polanin, Joshua R.; Spinney, Elizabeth; Wilson, Wesley; Yelde, Martha; Young, Sarah H.
What Works Clearinghouse
This practice guide presents six evidence-based recommendations for college and university faculty, administrators, and advisors working to improve the success of students academically underprepared for college. Each recommendation includes an overview of the practice, a summary of evidence used in support of the evidence rating, guidance on how to carry out the recommendation, and suggested approaches to overcome potential roadblocks. Each recommendation includes an implementation checklist as guidance for getting started with implementing the recommendation. Four appendices are included: (1) Postscript from the Institute of Education Sciences; (2) About the authors; (3) Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest; (4) Evidence summary of studies in support of ratings.
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Postsecondary Education, College Students, Guides, Educational Practices, Evidence Based Practice, College Readiness, Change Strategies, Check Lists, Program Implementation, Educational Strategies, Prior Learning, Measures (Individuals), Academic Advising, Incentives, Performance Based Assessment, Mainstreaming, Curriculum Design, Independent Study, Active Learning, Integrated Activities, Comprehensive Programs, Best Practices
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Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
Audience: Administrators; Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (ED); Development Services Group, Inc.
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: EDIES12C0084
IES Publication: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/23