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Social Capital and Education:The Case of Busia District, Western Kenya: How Social Capital influences student education outcomes in a relatively materially deprived rural community in Kenya
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This book examines the interplay between education outcomes and social capital, a term that has come in vogue to describe a combination of forms of social organization, and social intercation, that enhance positive outcomes in society. The argument can be made that, as the term implies, social capital is a resource that is crucial to socitey’s wellbeing, growth and development. Its presence or ansence in part expalainse why socities at similar levels of d… More >>
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Responding to the Challenges of Developmental Education: New Directions for Community Colleges
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Developmental education is a core mission of the community college, and approximately 40 percent of entering community college students enroll in one ore more developmental math, English, or reading courses. The existing literature recommends several instructional and organization practices for developmental educators to follow in addressing the needs of those students. Despite the availability of these models, however, community colleges–each facing its own unique… More >>
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