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Ediger, Marlow – 1999
This paper focuses on the need for continuous evaluation in community college curriculum. During the process of analyzing and updating instruction, curriculum objectives should be recognized, especially: (1) knowledge objectives, which include relevant facts, concepts, and generalizations; (2) skills objectives, such as critical and creative…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
This report provides important criteria for the effective teaching of community college English. The following suggestions are presented to instructors in order to facilitate optimal student learning in college English courses: (1) present content in a meaningful manner, with emphasis on clarifying relevant facts, concepts, and generalizations;…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Developmental Studies Programs
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
This article provides suggestions for improving community college English teachers' knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward teaching-learning situations. The author contends that, in order for a college English instructor to fully realize his or her optimal self and enhance the experience of the student, teachers should: (1) read professional…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, English Instruction, English Teachers, Inservice Teacher Education
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
This article focuses on the cognitive development of community college students. According to the article, a student can develop higher levels of cognitive reasoning through curricular activities that include problem solving, analytic thinking, and synthesizing exercises. In problem solving, students first identify and define a problem, then…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes