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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (And Then Some...)

This NEW resource provides a plethora of information about creating and setting-up a new learning center. From defining and establishing a center to detailed information about facilities, programs, services, management and staffing, this is a must-have resource for professionals dedicated to creating successful centers of learning. Read it cover to cover or refer to chapters relevant to your specific needs. Get expert guidance from a 30-year professional in the field and a CLADEA Fellow.

Contents:

  • Chapter 1: History
  • Chapter 2: Defining Learning Centers
  • Chapter 3: Establishing A Learning Center
  • Chapter 4: Learning Center Facilities
  • Chapter 5: Programs And Services
  • Chapter 6: Brokerage And Partnerships
  • Chapter 7: Management And Staffing
  • Chapter 8: Professional Development And Recognition
  • Chapter 9: Publicity And Public Relations
  • Chapter 10: Evaluation Of The Learning Support Center
  • Chapter 11: Challenges And Opportunities

Author

Penny Turrentine, Ph.D.

Price

Hard Copy: $79.95
e-Book: $59.95

ISBN

0-943202-72-4

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Improving Student Learning Skills

This is a “must-read” for anyone working in Developmental Education and/or Learning Assistance Programs. It includes the history of Learning Assistance Programs, Strategies for high-risk students, and Skill-Building strategies for Reading, Math, and Science, as well as Study Skills. The book concludes by reflecting on the important task of evaluating 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

Author

Martha Maxwell, Ph.D.

Price

$57.25

ISBN

0-943202-61-2

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From Access to Success

A Book of Readings on College Developmental Education and Learning Assistance Programs. College skills experts nominated these 44 articles that are considered seminal for crucial concepts in the field — articles that they felt would give the reader the best introduction to the history, issues, theory, current practice and research of learning assistance programs and developmental education.

“. . . From Access to Success is a treasure of theoretical and practical information for developmental educators, wa major contribution to the literature in our vital and growing field.” Art Whimsey

Contents:

  • History & Philosophy
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Reading & Study Skills
  • Technology
  • Course-Related Skills Services
  • Evaluation & Outcome Research
  • Learning Centers
  • Assessment
  • Writing
  • Mathematics

Author

Edited by Martha Maxwell, Ph.D.

Price

$46.75

ISBN

0-943202-47-7

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