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Direct linkMcCarty, Ryan – Composition Studies, 2018
This article presents the experiences of six bilingual Spanish-English students transitioning from high school to college, highlighting the ways they theorize translation and its relationship to writing and learning. As increased attention to theories of translingualism has established translation as deeply embedded in writing processes, and…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Bilingualism, Spanish, English (Second Language)
Download full textCronin, Michael – 1990
The paper disucsses the need for training in critical thinking and the effects of debate training across the curriculum as a teaching tool and learning mechanism. The debate training provided through the Oral Communication Program at Virginia's Radford University is described (design, implementation, results), along with data from a report on the…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Debate, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedBarnes, Leslie R. – College and University, 1984
The American system of grading is criticized by a British educator as heavily goal- and test-oriented. Problems arising from use of grade contracts at a large state university for students studying in England are discussed, including student expectations and study habits, differing assessment methods and criteria, and exploitation of faculty. (MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Conflict Resolution, Contracts, Evaluation Methods
College Entrance Examination Board, New York, NY. – 1984
Proven market/institutional research techniques and technological developments in computer systems that can be used by college admissions offices to enhance recruitment efforts are discussed in 13 articles. Titles and authors of the articles are as follows: "Student Reactions to College Recruiting Techniques" (Arthur D. Lopatin);…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Choice, Computer Oriented Programs, Consultants
Peer reviewedMcKinney, Charles W.; Hartwig, Mark – College and University, 1981
A study showed that the longer students have been at the University of California at Santa Barbara, the more negative their feelings about the available academic advising. Students felt intimidated by faculty, but also that advising services were inadequate. A new system making better use of peer advising is recommended. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Faculty, College Students, Comparative Analysis
Allard, M. June – 1985
Institutional bonding was examined at a public, urban commuter college with exceptionally high attrition and visibly low morale. Changes in bonding and attrition were measured 6 years after a 2-year effort to develop school identity and student feelings of membership. It was found that a simple index of campus morale is provided by level of…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Commuter Colleges, Family Influence, Friendship
