NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 10 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Mendoza-Ruvalcaba, Neyda Ma.; Rico-Hernández, Sergio Alejandro; Alvarado-Rodríguez, Marlene – Educational Gerontology, 2021
Gerontology programs in higher education are needed and offered all around the world. In the past two decades, in Mexico there has been a rapid spread of bachelor programs in gerontology, and the number of programs continues to increase. The aim of this paper is to analyze the orientation of the bachelor programs in gerontology offered in Mexico…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Undergraduate Study, Program Descriptions, Educational Gerontology
Hozjan, Dejan – European Journal of Vocational Training, 2009
This paper discusses certain developments in education policy in the European Union since the implementation of the Lisbon strategy. Greater focus on lifelong learning as a means of increasing the competitiveness of the European Union, and establishment of several new, efficient policy tools (above all the "open method of coordination")…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Educational Policy, Minimum Competencies, Competency Based Education
Davis, Tonya; Elliott, Jessica; Gandy, Zielda; Binkley, Dottie; Wilburn, Cathy; Ladner, Melissa; Howell, Karen; Shirley, LeAnn; Hinton, Debbie; Allhoff, Tammy – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2010
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Surgery, Vocational Education, Articulation (Education), Competency Based Education
Redfield, Verlene – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2010
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Consumer Science, Competency Based Education, Clothing, Vocational Education
Maryland State Department of Education, 2008
This document was developed to provide action steps that can be taken by teachers, parents, administrators, and students themselves to develop the personal, cognitive, and social dimensions of students. These advocates are identified in "The Holistic Learner Framework: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Accelerating the Achievement of Low…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Student Improvement
Boney, Linda; Lee, Joanne; Pyles, Alice; Whitfield, Stacy – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2009
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Radiology, Certification, Vocational Education, Curriculum Design
Carver, Matthew; Hoff, Jody; Little, Lisa; Samuel, Carolyn – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2008
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Food Service, Competency Based Education, Course Content, Dining Facilities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Astroth, Kirk A.; Garza, Pam; Taylor, Barbara – New Directions for Youth Development, 2004
In January 2004, the National Collaboration for Youth approved a list of core competencies needed by entry-level youth development workers for effective youth development practice. This chapter provides an overview of these competencies, explaining why and how the list was created, outcomes, and recommendations for next steps. (Contains 13 notes.)
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Youth Opportunities, Evaluation Criteria, Minimum Competencies
Scott, Veronica – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2007
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional Personnel, Competency Based Education, Vision, Optometry
Tice, Tonya; Elliott, Jessica; Gandy, Zielda; Wilkerson, Tammy – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2006
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Surgery, Vocational Education, Curriculum Design