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Peer reviewedAdelman, Clifford – Change, 2000
Discusses the growing importance of transnational, competency-based training in information technology and considers implications for traditional institutions of higher education. Considers the awarding of certificates rather than degrees; the types of providers offering training; the role of testing companies in the certification process; and the…
Descriptors: Career Education, Certification, Competency Based Education, Credentials
Peer reviewedMoore, Helen – Prospect, 1996
Examines the policy context of the adoption of competency-based training (CBT), including in English as a Second Language. The article argues that, although it is doubtful that CBT can deliver the substantive economic, educational, and equity goals claimed for it, it fulfilled important political and management objectives for the Labor government.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Curriculum Development. – 1981
This publication presents the foreign language profession's consensus on selected topics and is designed to address areas of interest to instructional leaders and practitioners who are concerned with developing and maintaining effective second language programs. The topics are grouped into four sections: "Preparing for the…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textMittelstet, Stephen K. – 1992
In the context of the modern global society and economy, foreign language instruction is placing more emphasis on students' cross-cultural understanding and on using language to develop students' communication skills. These goals are evidenced by the current interest in Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum (FLAC) courses, which teach languages…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, College Second Language Programs, Communication Skills, Community Colleges
Klassen, Frank H., Ed.; Collier, John L., Ed. – 1972
The articles in this collection present international perspectives on change and innovation in teacher education. It is divided into six topic areas. Part one offers views on the social and economic implications of teacher education. In part two the problems and challenges for reform in teacher education in East Africa, Poland, France, Italy, and…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Competency Based Teacher Education, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations
Istance, David, Ed.; Schuetze, Hans G., Ed.; Schuller, Tom, Ed. – 2002
This book, consisting of 17 chapters written by different authors, traces the progress that has been made in developing lifelong learning policies over the past 30 years and examines current challenges to lifelong learning policymakers. Focusing on a global agenda, the book is organized in six parts with thematic chapters following an introductory…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Communication (Thought Transfer)
