Arendale, David R.2018-10-012018-10-012006Arendale, D. R. (2006). Developmental education history: Reoccurring trends and future opportunities. The Journal of Teaching and Learning, 8(1), 6-17.https://hdl.handle.net/11299/200449It is important to understand the reoccurring trends that have influenced the history of developmental education and learning assistance. This knowledge can guide educators in this field to make wise personal and professional choices. After an overview of the early history of developmental education, reoccurring trends were identified, and recommendations providedencollege studentslearning assistancehigher and postsecondary educationpedagogydevelopmental educationpublic policy analysishistoryremedial educationcompensatory educationacademic accessArticle