Improving Student Learning Skills

Improving Student Learning Skills addresses the state-of-the-art of learning assistance and developmental education programs in the 90s.

This is a "must-read" for anyone working in Developmental Education and/or Learning Assistance Programs.

Contents

• Chapter 1 The Background, History and Rationale for College Skills Programs
• Chapter 2 Diagnosing the Basic Skills Difficulties of Students
• Chapter 3 Creating Tutoring Services
• Chapter 4 Establishing Learning Centers
• Chapter 5 Overcoming Problems of Learning Services
• Chapter 6 Implications of Motivation, Learning Styles and the Experience of Failure
• Chapter 7 Successful Programs and Strategies for Teaching High-Risk College Students
• Chapter 8 Improving Writing and English as a Second Language
• Chapter 9 Enhancing Reading Skills
• Chapter 10 Building Study Skills
• Chapter 11 Developing Mathematical Skills
• Chapter 12 Increasing Science Skills
• Chapter 13 Evaluating Learning Services and Courses