Teaching English in the Two-Year College Dec 2016

TYCA White Paper on Placement Reform

Abstract

This white paper presents current research and makes recommendations on the array of placement practices for writing courses at two-year colleges. Specifically, this white paper(1) identifies the current state of placement practices and trends, (2) offers an overview of placement alternatives, and (3) provides recommendations on placement reform and processes. TYCA encourages two-year college faculty to use this white paper to guide placement reform on their campuses, to be leaders in the field and professional organizations, and to advocate for best practices with policymakers.

Journal
Teaching English in the Two-Year College
Published
2016-12-01
DOI
10.58680/tetyc201628899
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writing pedagogy two-year college
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