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College Degree – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Truth About Developmental Education Classes
Today’s colleges and universities are changing with the times. Programs change as do the ways that students are taught. However there is one growing program on almost every public college campus that administrators are not proud to point out to distinguished visitors — developmental education. This article will address the good, the bad, and the ugly truth about developmental education classes.
There are many ways that developmental education classes are good for both students and the institutions they serve. Developmental education classes help students who are not prepared for college-level work in reading, writing and math develop the necessary skills to succeed in college. Some of these students are nontraditional students returning to school after a long lapse and need help brushing up on skills. Other students are traditional students who did not acquire the necessary skills before graduating from high school. Developmental education classes serve an important function in that they help bridge the gap for those who want to attend college and do not have the necessary skills. Some institutions practice an open-door policy and provide developmental education classes to bring their student body up to standard. Other institutions provide a conditional admittance for students dependent on their attending and passing developmental classes.
Posted: 7th July 2010 under Family.
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3 Important Truths About Adult Education
As an instructor at a state college I know that today’s college student is just as likely to be middle-aged (or older) as a teenager. Yet, I frequently find myself counseling adults who are thinking about returning to school to further their education. Actually, it is not so much a counseling session as it is a bit of a pep talk. One of the major reasons many adults hesitate before going back to school is the simple fear that they will not be able to keep up intellectually with their younger classmates. Well stop worrying about that. Here are three reasons that the majority of older students actually out perform their younger counterparts in the college classroom.
First, the simple truth is that in most cases the older student is more motivated than the younger student. It is more likely that the older student is footing the bill so values their education for that reason and wants to make sure they get the most out of their investment. Also, older students have also experienced the working world without a degree and so are very motivated to gain the financial and professional advantages of an education. This motivation is what gets older students through the challenges that college throws at them — challenges that might derail a younger, less experienced, student. In addition, nontraditional students have usually learned the hard life lesson that having the right attitude is half the battle.
Posted: 3rd June 2010 under Family.
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Prepare Yourself For The Economy To Turn Around Obama Encourages Moms To Return To School
Posted: 15th March 2010 under College.
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Obama Encourages Moms To Return To School
Despite the
horrific conditions of the current economy, this would be a wonderful time period to consider returning to college. With the financial aid available to mothers through Obama’s new program and scholarships like ‘Moms Return to School’ financial help is not hard to come by. By returning to school now you are preparing for when the economy turns around. Completing your bachelor degree or studying further ahead will increase your income which ultimately will increase the standard of living for you and your children.
Through the support of President Barack Obama himself and his administration this is the perfect time for mothers to return to school to achieve a higher education. Within the Obama’s new stimulus program there is section that is strictly dedicated to help financially support mothers to return to school. This particular program focuses on being economically responsible for expenses like tuition, housing, books as well as other necessities in achieving their education.
Posted: 11th March 2010 under College.
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