Responding to Self-Selection Bias in Assessments of Academic Support Programs: A Motivational Control Study of Supplemental Instruction.

Gattis, Kenneth W.

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ERIC Number: EJ659738

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Responding to Self-Selection Bias in Assessments of Academic Support Programs: A Motivational Control Study of Supplemental Instruction.

Gattis, Kenneth W.

Learning Assistance Review, v7 n2 p26-36 Fall 2002

Argues that a controlled study of Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions in college chemistry showed that participants benefited from SI sessions to an extent that cannot be explained only by their higher levels of motivation. Reports that SI includes services such as one-on-one, drop-in, and group tutoring. (Contains 11 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Instruction, Community Colleges, Outcomes of Education, Programmed Tutoring, Review (Reexamination), Study, Tutorial Programs, Tutoring, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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