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ERIC Number: EJ501830
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-1046-3364
Seven Myths about Developmental Education.
Boylan, Hunter R.; Bonham, Barbara S.
Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v10 n2 p5-12 Spr 1994
Identifies and refutes seven myths regarding developmental education. Indicates that developmental education programs have a long history in America, raise academic standards, contribute to retention, are cost-effective, serve a diverse population, should not be limited to community colleges, and do not repeat high school course offerings. (Contains 19 references.) (MAB)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Developmental Studies Programs, Postsecondary Education, Program Effectiveness, Remedial Instruction, Remedial Programs, Student Improvement, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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