This paper provides a vision and set of policy recommendations to help federal, state, and local leaders develop the workforce necessary to support teaching and learning in a competency-based K-12 education system. Part One, Pre-service and Credentialing for K-12 Competency-Based Learning Environments, provides policymakers with a framework and…

The article, an attempt to help teacher educators plan their instructional activities, presents a planning framework by which the type and level of learning desired can be matched with the most appropriate, feasible, and effective processes for attaining that learning. (Author/CL)

Based on experiences in Kansas, the problems discussed include: discrepancies between competency-based teacher education and current certification practices; categorical approaches to training and certification; reciprocal agreements for coursework and certification requirements; and the supply/demand of teachers. Possible solutions cited include…

Competency-based in-service education programs are put forth as an effective way to provide systematic training for special education teachers. (MM)

This document lists 16 general competencies and 63 specific, related sub-competencies thought to be essential for teachers who are responsible for the mainstreaming of handicapped children. (Author/RH)

In an attempt to improve education, and to assist teachers in meeting the students' and the nation's rapidly changing needs, a format for a Multicultural Education License is presented. It is recommended that licensing for a multicultural undergraduate teacher education program be performance based or competency based. Included is a suggested…

Part of a series of materials for Child Development Associate (CDA) trainees, this manual focuses on nutrition. When trainees successfully complete this curriculum, they are considered able to meet a number of objectives concerning nutrition. These objectives include abilities to (1) plan balanced meals for preschool children; (2) provide children…

Divided into two parts, this document provides guidelines for planning performance-based instruction. Part 1 deals with the general elements of instructional planning--those decisions which should be made before a lesson plan is written. The following five chapters are included in part 1: (1) Introduction to Instructional Planning; (2) Planning…

The aim of this booklet is to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing program. These questions are (1) What is the CDA program? (2) Who are CDAs? (3) Why is the CDA program important? and, (5) What is the future of the CDA program? In addition to answers to such questions,…

A competency-based methods course for preservice secondary mathematics teachers is described. Ten competencies, or skills, are identified as necessary for the successful teaching of mathematics. Each student either tests out of or works through a series of modules associated with each skill or competency. The objectives may be either knowledge,…

Identifies essential aspects of administrative planning that must be considered when moving from a traditional reading preservice education program to a competency, field-based model of instruction. (TJ)

This publication is part of a series of self-instructional teacher training manuals designed to assist vocational-technical educators or industrial trainers to develop and implement competency-based vocational education (CBVE) programs. The purpose stated for this manual is for the instructor to learn to write a Student Performance Contract. Each…

Presenting their Integrated Model for Training and Supervision of teachers, the authors outline the sequential steps in its use. (MD)

North Carolina has begun a comprehensive, systematic approach to the reevaluation and assessment of the teacher education process. (Author/MLF)

A successful 3-year inservice training program for paraprofessionals, regular and early childhood educators was based on a modularized competency training model. Three modules were developed for each training group, with content including theoretical foundations, attitudes toward handicapped students, legislation, and planned observations of…