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ERIC Number: EJ666653
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1046-3364
Accentuate the Positive: Improving the Classroom Climate in Developmental Classes.
Joachim, Sallie
Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, v19 n2 p65-68 Spr 2003
Discusses the goal of assessment in developmental writing classes. Stresses the need for instructors to be aware of the impact of their comments on student progress. Asserts that, in developmental classes, students may lack a number of skills, but the instructor needs to emphasize what students can offer and encourage them to move beyond their perceived limitations. (Contains six references.) (NB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Developmental Studies Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Remedial Programs, Two Year Colleges, Writing (Composition)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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