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Hlebowitsh, Peter S.; Hamot, Gregory E. – Educational Forum, 1999
A three-year project to reform civics curriculum in the Czech Republic tested a progressivist model by stressing behavioral objectives. A shift was made from subject-centered civic education to skill-based citizenship education based on the abilities needed for democracy. (SK)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Citizenship Education, Civics, Curriculum Development
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Dept. of Research and Evaluation. – 1979
Data are presented in support of the validation of the competency-based basic skills curriculum which was implemented in the District of Columbia Public Schools in 1978-79. Strategies for conducting the validation are outlined in detail, including review of tests used, orientation of participants, integration of curricular hierarchies, and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development