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Developmental Education: The Evolution of Research and Reform
April 2018

Developmental Education: The Evolution of Research and Reform

Shanna Smith JaggarsSusan Bickerstaff
This chapter in Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research reviews the structure and effectiveness of traditional developmental education and provides a history of first-, second-, and third-wave reforms and research on those approaches.
Developmental Education: An Introduction for Policymakers
February 2018

Developmental Education: An Introduction for Policymakers

Elizabeth GangaAmy MazzarielloNikki Edgecombe
This ECS/CAPR brief discusses the importance of and challenges surrounding developmental education and suggests ways in which policymakers can address these challenges.
How Effective Are Community College Remedial Math Courses for Students With the Lowest Math Skills?
December 2017

How Effective Are Community College Remedial Math Courses for Students With the Lowest Math Skills?

Di XuMina Dadgar
This article examines a study on the effectiveness of remediation for community college students who are identified as having the lowest skills in math using transcript data from a state community college system.
College Placement Strategies: Evolving Considerations and Practices
September 2017

College Placement Strategies: Evolving Considerations and Practices

Elisabeth A. BarnettVikash Reddy
This CAPR working paper provides an overview of the history of college placement testing, with a focus on nonselective colleges. The authors discuss the limitations of placement tests, the consequences of placement errors, and the movement toward changing systems of placement; a typology of approaches to assessment and placement is also described.
From “Additive” to “Integrative”: Experiences of Faculty Teaching Developmental Integrated Reading and Writing Courses
August 2017

From “Additive” to “Integrative”: Experiences of Faculty Teaching Developmental Integrated Reading and Writing Courses

Susan BickerstaffJulia Raufman
Using interview, focus group, and case study data, this paper documents the perceptions and experiences of faculty members in the midst of statewide reform efforts in Virginia and North Carolina to integrate developmental reading and writing courses.
Computer-Mediated Developmental Math Courses in Tennessee High Schools and Community Colleges: An Exploration of the Consequences of Institutional Context
February 2017

Computer-Mediated Developmental Math Courses in Tennessee High Schools and Community Colleges: An Exploration of the Consequences of Institutional Context

Maggie P. Fay
Using site visit data from three community colleges and four high schools, this paper explores how the institutional context of the high schools compared with that of the colleges in ways that may have affected the implementation and efficacy of computer-mediated mathematics.
Assistance or Obstacle? The Impact of Different Levels of English Developmental Education on Underprepared Students in Community Colleges
December 2016

Assistance or Obstacle? The Impact of Different Levels of English Developmental Education on Underprepared Students in Community Colleges

Di Xu
This journal article examines the impacts of different levels of developmental reading and writing on students’ academic outcomes.
The Redesign of Developmental Education in Virginia
December 2016

The Redesign of Developmental Education in Virginia

Nikki Edgecombe
This chapter describes the structure and implementation of a redesign of developmental education in the Virginia Community College System, discusses preliminary descriptive findings from an evaluation of the redesign, and shares lessons for the field.
Strategies for Postsecondary Students in Developmental Education
November 2016

Strategies for Postsecondary Students in Developmental Education

Thomas BaileyJoanne BashfordAngela BoatmanJohn SquiresMichael WeissWilliam DoyleJeffrey C. ValentineRobin LaSotaJoshua R. PolaninElizabeth SpinneyWesley WilsonMartha YeideSarah H. Young
This practice guide presents six evidence-based recommendations for college and university faculty, administrators, and advisors working to improve the success of students academically underprepared for college.
Does Developmental Education Improve Labor Market Outcomes?  Evidence From Two States
June 2016

Does Developmental Education Improve Labor Market Outcomes? Evidence From Two States

Michelle HodaraDi Xu
Using longitudinal student-unit record data linked to wage record data, this paper estimates the labor market returns to developmental credits versus college-level credits in two states.
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