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Peer reviewedTollefson, James W. – TESOL Quarterly, 1986
Examines theoretical and practical deficiencies in how curricular objectives are selected for functional, competency based approaches to English as a second language instruction. Issues are illustrated through an analysis of the functional curricula of the United States Refugee Processing Centers. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Competency Based Education, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development
Download full textValencia Community Coll., Orlando, FL. – 1979
Competence in humanities may be considered in terms of knowledge (the mental processing of information), thinking skills (the organization of knowledge), communication skills, and personal integration (the effect of knowledge upon the individual). Specific competencies to be acquired in an interdisciplinary twentieth century humanities course…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Objectives, Communication Skills, Community Colleges
