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Dorland, James R. – 1978
In this keynote address, the author introduces several topics of concern for participants in a workshop on competency-based adult education (CBAE). First, he defines four basic terms: adult performance level, minimum competency testing, comptency-based education, and competency-based adult education. Then he reviews the historical background of…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Competency Based Education, Educational History
Cohen, David K.; Haney, Walt – 1978
The minialist approach to social policy, especially concerning public education, has not worked because the assurance of minimal protection for the deprived also entails a rise in acceptable levels of attainment for those above the minimum, in order to preserve their competitive advantage. Also, particular minimums, such as universal elementary…
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational History, Educational Problems, Educational Responsibility
