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| Adult Literacy and Basic… | 2 |
Author
| Shelton, Elaine | 1 |
| Taylor, Paul G. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
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Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Adult Education Act 1966 | 1 |
| Economic Opportunity Act 1964 | 1 |
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| Adult Performance Level | 2 |
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Shelton, Elaine – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1980
Defines competency-based adult education; provides a brief history of the Adult Performance Level (APL) Curriculum and Competency-Based High School Diploma program; explains the National Diffusion Network; examines how the APL staff offers training and technical assistance; and focuses on nontraditional APL program implementation. (CT)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Education, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development
Taylor, Paul G. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1978
Defines competency-based adult education as activities providing coping and life skills, functional literacy, mastery learning, external or alternative high school diplomas, and educational credits for life experiences. Discusses activities in relation to federally authorized Adult Basic Education, minimal testing, Adult Performance Level…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Competency Based Education, Daily Living Skills, Experiential Learning
