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Bristow, Sara Frank; Patrick, Susan – International Association for K-12 Online Learning, 2014
"An International Study in Competency Education: Postcards from Abroad" seeks to highlight components of competency education in international practice, to inform US policymakers and decision makers seeking to implement high-quality competency pathways at the state or local level. Other countries are studying our innovations, and we are…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, Competency Based Education, Definitions
Bell, D. A. – Canadian Vocational Journal, 1977
Describes one approach to individualized job preparation instruction, a performance-based training system designed to meet the needs of both trainee and employer. The system includes a performance profile of job elements, skills, and levels of competency which serves as a lifetime record of curricula and performance on each activity for a trainee.…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Competency Based Education, Foreign Countries, Individualized Instruction
Shears, Arthur – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
This description of the individualized, competency-based learning philosophy at Holland College, Canada, focuses on the impact of computer technology on various college functions. Topics discussed include the STEP (self-training and evaluation process) system, general administration, program development, staff development, library database and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Competency Based Education, Computer Uses in Education