The Location of Developmental Education in Community Colleges: A Discussion of the Merits of Mainstreaming vs. Centralization.

Perin, Dolores

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ERIC Number: EJ652548

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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The Location of Developmental Education in Community Colleges: A Discussion of the Merits of Mainstreaming vs. Centralization.

Perin, Dolores

Community College Review, v30 n1 p27-44 Sum 2002

Discusses mainstreaming and centralization, two ways in which community colleges organize developmental education. Compares these models in terms of instructional quality, ancillary services, teacher characteristics, student reactions, reputation, and remediation. Offers recommendations to college administrators and state policy makers for maximizing the efficiency of both. (Contains 36 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Centralization, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Mainstreaming, Models, Remedial Instruction, Remedial Programs, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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