Routledge - Basic Skills Education in Community Colleges

Improve student success rates with insights from Basic Skills Education in Community Colleges. This book addresses the critical challenge where nearly two-thirds of students require remediation before starting college-level coursework. Because many students struggle to complete the developmental courses necessary for academic advancement, understanding effective practices is essential for educators and administrators. Based on a comprehensive three-year study involving more than twenty community colleges, this text analyzes developmental education practices. It explores the specific reasons why certain methods succeed or fail in the classroom and beyond. By examining these real-world applications, the book provides a series of practical recommendations designed to improve educational practices and help students transition more effectively to college-level work.