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Written by David Arendale

Wilcox, K. S., delMas, R. C., Steward, B., Johnson, A. B., & Ghere, D. (1997). The "package course" experience and developmental education. Journal of Developmental Education, 20(3), 18-20, 22, 24, 26.
The effect of package courses-based on the learning community model-on several educational outcomes was investigated for linked courses: a content course; an academic success/study skills course; and, in some cases, a noncredit math course. Package course students earned higher student outcomes and additional qualitative benefits were observed at the General College of the University of Minnesota.

David Arendale

At the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, David Arendale served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction with the University of Minnesota and Manager for the Educational Opportunity Association Best Practices Clearinghouse. While he became an emeritus faculty member in May 2019, he continues his writing, research, public service, and public speaking. Arendale is devoting more time to use of social media such as websites, YouTube channels, podcasting, and Twitter to communicate in addition to publishing in print and on-line open access journals

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