Three Accelerated Developmental Education Programs: Features, Student Outcomes, and Implications

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      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      24
    • Education Level:
      Two Year Colleges
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Acceleration (Education); Developmental Studies Programs; Community Colleges; College Mathematics; College English; Two Year College Students; Student Characteristics; Regression (Statistics); Models; Comparative Analysis; College Credits
    • Subject Terms:
      California; Colorado; Maryland
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/0091552114551752
    • ISSN:
      0091-5521
    • Abstract:
      To support the long-term success of underprepared students, many community colleges are experimenting with accelerated developmental education models, which allow students to complete remediation and enroll in college-level math and English within a shorter time frame. This study examines three developmental acceleration programs, including two in English and one in math. Overall, students on accelerated pathways were more likely than a set of matched peers to successfully complete the relevant college-level course within 3 years. However, to help maintain strong student performance within subsequent college-level courses, accelerated pathways may need to incorporate rigorous content, systematic faculty development, and targeted student supports.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      35
    • Publication Date:
      2014
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1046856