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What works: Research-Based Best Practices in Developmental Education
Hunter Boylan's work in analyzing and implementing "What Works" in Developmental Education.
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124 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2002
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April 11, 2013
As we look at a redesign in our developmental education program we were asked to read this book. Lots of good ideas based on research. If there was an endless supply of money we might be able to implement many of the ideas suggested, but we all know in education (as in other programs) our budgets are limited and seem to keep getting cut. Some quick ideas I jotted down that I thought were especially good:
1) Each class should have DEFINITE goals and students need to be shown examples of good work, 2) Have individual conferences with students to monitor their progress and discuss it with them, 3) Pair reading and gen. ed. courses together, 4) Make a dev. ed. manual for adjunct and part-time faculty with examples of explicit teaching and other important components, 5) Have regular dev. ed. meetings that include practical "real life" teaching examples that work, 6) Make using an "early alert" system mandatory for all instructors so problems can be dealt with quickly, 7)ALL dev. ed. students should be advised by "specific" advisors who understand their issues, 8) Integrate labs with dev. ed courses, 9) Have student sign a contract and BACK IT UP when necessary - set the culture, word gets around!
1) Each class should have DEFINITE goals and students need to be shown examples of good work, 2) Have individual conferences with students to monitor their progress and discuss it with them, 3) Pair reading and gen. ed. courses together, 4) Make a dev. ed. manual for adjunct and part-time faculty with examples of explicit teaching and other important components, 5) Have regular dev. ed. meetings that include practical "real life" teaching examples that work, 6) Make using an "early alert" system mandatory for all instructors so problems can be dealt with quickly, 7)ALL dev. ed. students should be advised by "specific" advisors who understand their issues, 8) Integrate labs with dev. ed courses, 9) Have student sign a contract and BACK IT UP when necessary - set the culture, word gets around!
May 21, 2012
Recently re-read this book. Wonderful overview of what is working in Developmental Education. Easy read. Includes real practical suggestions.
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