Introduction to Special Issue of Community College Review: Skills and Trajectories of Developmental Education Learners. (April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Silver-Pacuilla, Heidi; Perin, Dolores; Miller, Brett
• Other Names: Silver-Pacuilla Heidi guest-editor.; Perin Dolores guest-editor.; Miller Brett guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Community college review. Volume 41:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 111
• Page End: 117
• Publication Date: 2013-04
• Subjects: developmental education -- student outcomes -- instructional practices -- research methods; Community colleges -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.15430973
• DOI: 10.1177/0091552113484964
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0091-5521

Abstract

The four articles in this special issue focus on developmental education students and the research needed for an enhanced understanding of the instructional and institutional approaches that promote their success. This introduction summarizes the purpose and key findings of each article, noting implications for future research and practice.