Description of Post-Conference Institutes
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10. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE-THE-HEAD FACTORS INFLUENCING COMPREHENSION
S. Jay Samuels
Failure to comprehend may be caused by a variety of problems. This institute will feature a problem solving plan for determining possible causes of
comprehension problems. In this workshop we will examine some of the inside-the head factors, such as decoding ability and automaticity,
knowledge of text structure, metacognitive strategies, motivation, and ability to construct meaning. Outside-the-head factors include quality of
instruction, text topic, print conventions, time, and text design, to name a few. This institute will be especially pertinent to all college reading
instructors and tutors who wish to learn about comprehension processes and reading theory.
I0. HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS
Rita Smilkstein
This presentation focuses on the newest research about the brain's natural learning process, including how emotions affect the brain's ability to
learn, think, and remember; and a teaching approach, based on the brain's natural learning process that motivates and empowers students to learn
to a higher level.
12. DIVERSIFICATION IN TUTORIAL SERVICES
Gregg M. Carr, Gen M. Ramirez
With the convergence of growing demand of stable or diminishing resources, tutorial programs are challenged to reduce per-student costs without
sacrificing quality. This session guides participants through a process of identifying their subpopulations' needs, matching them with alternative
formats, monitoring the effectiveness of changes made, and exploring additional funding sources.
13. THE TAO OF RESEARCH: PEAKS AND PITFALLS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
Gwendolyn Stevens, Sheldon Gardner>br>
Educational research and program evaluation methods will be compared and contrasted. The limitations and benefits of each method will be
discussed. Research/evaluation phobia will be explored and strategies for its elimination will be discussed. Additionally, participants will be
encouraged to develop a research strategy for a project relevant to their needs.
14. THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNER THROUGH AN INTEGRATION AND COLLABORATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL
EDUCATION, PERSONAL COUNSELING AND LEARNING ASSISTANCE
Joan Blaustein Santiago, Dianne Hill, William Jones
This institute will acquaint participants to a successful program that strengthens the academic foundations of students, and fosters community and
collaborative learning. The institute's format will be abbreviated and will present a mock orientation retreat where new tutors, faculty, and
counselors are incorporated into the program's pro-active philosophy Through structured team-building activities and interactive presentations,
institute participants will experience some of the salient features of this integrated approach to developmental education.