Performance-Based Education: Method for Preserving Quality, Equal Opportunity, and Economy in Public Higher Education.

Peterson, Gary W.; Stakenas, Robert G.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Performance-Based Education: Method for Preserving Quality, Equal Opportunity, and Economy in Public Higher Education.

Peterson, Gary W.; Stakenas, Robert G.

Journal of Higher Education, v52 n4 p352-68 Jul-Aug 1981

Conceptually, performance-based education shows promise of preserving quality, equal opportunity, and efficiency given the mandate for better utilization of resources in light of predicted declines in student populations and revenues. Requirements to implement a performance-based system and barriers that may impede its adoption or success are analyzed. (Author/LB)

Descriptors: Access to Education, Accountability, College Admission, Competency Based Education, Educational Economics, Educational Quality, Efficiency, Higher Education, Public Education, State Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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