Moving to the Center: Students' Strategies for College Survival.

Kimmel, Isabel; Davis, Judith Rae

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ERIC Number: EJ526391

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Moving to the Center: Students' Strategies for College Survival.

Kimmel, Isabel; Davis, Judith Rae

Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v12 n2 p71-79 Spr 1996

Describes the design and implementation of a developmental English course for community college students still not performing at college level after a semester of remedial work. Discusses the theoretical background of the curriculum, book selection criteria, the course reading list, and classroom activities used to increase motivation and participation. (10 citations) (MAB)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Classroom Techniques, Community Colleges, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design, Remedial Programs, Student Motivation, Textbook Selection, Two Year Colleges, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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