Browsing by Author "Barefoot, Betsy"

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    Collaboration and partnership: Within and between disciplines, programs, and institutions
    (Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy, General College, University of Minnesota, 2000) Arendale, David R.; Barefoot, Betsy; Eaton, Shevawn; Levin, Henry; Lundell, Dana B
    The key questions in this group focused on two basic issues: (a) Is collaboration important?, and (b) Why is it important to developmental education? A primary assumption is generally held that collaboration is a positive framework for educators. This standpoint has also been applied to research, teaching, and practice in developmental education. Within the next ten years, the issue of creating partnerships and coalitions is projected to increase as a primary educational and social agenda, specifically as national demographics have changed and as our society requires an increasingly educated, expanded, and specialized work force (Carnoy, 1997). It is within this changing social context that we must begin to consider the conditions and circumstances in which collaboration will be important for developmental educators.
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    Enhancing credibility, gaining recognition, and eliminating any stigmas associated with developmental education
    (Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy, General College, University of Minnesota, 2000) Arendale, David R.; Barefoot, Betsy; O'Hear, Michael; Thomas, P; Williams, L
    One distinct obstacle faced by most developmental educators is the ongoing challenge made from a variety of sources about the credibility of this work in higher education. Despite strong histories and demonstrations of success by many programs, we continue to deal with the negative stereotypes and stigma related to our students, our mission, and the appropriateness of our role in institutions of higher education. Additionally, these issues of credibility are fueled by very real and complex circumstances—reports on student retention, achievement on standardized testing, and a changing society in terms of workforce needs and social demographics. It is important to work toward increasing the recognition of positive work being done in developmental education, particularly that which eliminates stigmas and stereotypes informing many of the attitudes that can be counterproductive and misleading.