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Peer reviewedBushman, John H. – Clearing House, 1980
In this paper the author shares his concerns about minimal competency testing, fearing that the minimum may become the maximum. He discusses this fear based on examples from the English curriculum--Language, Writing, and Literature. (KC)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing
Peer reviewedWatts, Doyle – Clearing House, 1979
Competency testing is only one component of competency-based education (CBE); the others are: educational objectives, instructional process, remedial instruction, and program evaluation/reconceptualization. To implement only competency testing may result in disillusionment with the entire concept of CBE, which seeks to improve programs, not fail…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Formative Evaluation
