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Velde, Christine – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2009
The Chinese economy is now a major driver of growth in the world economy. As a consequence, significant reforms were introduced which impacted on its educational systems. China is facing unprecedented pressure to produce skilled individuals to meet the demands of this rapid growth. China is in the unique position of operating in a dual system,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Research, Free Enterprise System, Educational Change, Foreign Countries
Fensham, Peter J. – Australian Journal of Reading, 1980
The problems inherent to standardized minimum competency testing are discussed. (HTH)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Minimum Competency Testing
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Black, Mary J. – English Journal, 1982
Reports on Matthew Arnold's attack on nineteenth century England's proposed proficiency testing program. Discusses the lessons to be learned today from Arnold's objections to proficiency testing. (RL)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Competency Based Education, Foreign Countries
Australian Journal of Reading, 1980
Written by the Australian Education Council, this article outlines the purpose and the procedures for the Australian Studies in Student Performance program, a project to gather information on achievement in literacy and numeracy of a sample of 10 and 14 year olds. (HTH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Donovan, William F. – Australian Journal of Reading, 1980
Development of survey test materials for the Australian national testing program in literacy and math skills is discussed. (HTH)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Material Development
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Williams, George L. – English Journal, 1980
The Italian educational system's experiences with national examinations might help United States educators understand the impact of state tests on students, schools, and education in general. (JT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Educational Trends
Hall, William – 1994
Australian research into competency-based training and assessment is very thin and theoretical discussion is often superficial. One curious feature in the Australian debate is the belief by many that competency-based training is possible without competency-based assessment. Definitions are being debated. In a longitudinal study, researchers have…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Educational Development, Educational Research, Foreign Countries
Scheirer, Elinor A. – 1988
This paper explores how a set of curriculum reforms in the United States and England over the past 20 years may be interrelated, according to conclusions drawn from ethnographic investigation and informed by historical reflections. The discussion centers upon the case of informal, open, or progressive education, which has enjoyed a 40 plus--year…
Descriptors: Accountability, Basic Skills, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences