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Gullett, Janet; Dinkins, Shivochie – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2010
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Financial Services, Banking, Competency Based Education, Vocational Education
Hager, Sherry; Pulver, Tim; Chittom, Suzanne – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2011
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Occupational Therapy, Vocational Education, Curriculum Design, Course Descriptions
Hozjan, Dejan – European Journal of Vocational Training, 2009
This paper discusses certain developments in education policy in the European Union since the implementation of the Lisbon strategy. Greater focus on lifelong learning as a means of increasing the competitiveness of the European Union, and establishment of several new, efficient policy tools (above all the "open method of coordination")…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Educational Policy, Minimum Competencies, Competency Based Education
Davis, Tonya; Elliott, Jessica; Gandy, Zielda; Binkley, Dottie; Wilburn, Cathy; Ladner, Melissa; Howell, Karen; Shirley, LeAnn; Hinton, Debbie; Allhoff, Tammy – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2010
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Surgery, Vocational Education, Articulation (Education), Competency Based Education
Cox, Janet; Dinkins, Shivochie L.; Dozier, Darleen; Ford, Kathryn; Hinton, Amy; McDavid, Stephan; Phifer-Starks, Kim D.; Winston, Felicia – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2010
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Legal Education (Professions), Paraprofessional Personnel, Competency Based Education, Internship Programs
Redfield, Verlene – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2010
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Consumer Science, Competency Based Education, Clothing, Vocational Education
Sciple, Eddie – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2009
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Optics, Ophthalmology, Technical Occupations
Boney, Linda; Lee, Joanne; Pyles, Alice; Whitfield, Stacy – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2009
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Radiology, Certification, Vocational Education, Curriculum Design
Adams, Geanell – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2009
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Translation, Assistive Technology, Transcripts (Written Records), Television
Flowers, Walter M. – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2009
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Productivity, Occupational Safety and Health, Compliance (Legal), Organizational Effectiveness

Urzillo, Robert L. – Contemporary Education, 1987
The popular educational reform trend toward competency testing is appropriate to measure achievement in the basic skills areas, but competency testing in core curriculum areas may cause teachers to teach for the test, lead to minimal standards at the expense of excellence, and stifle the transfer of learning and creativity. (CB)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Core Curriculum, Educational Change
Armstrong, David; Cochran, Timothy; Compton, Steve; Davis, Jennifer; Edgerton, Seena Shazowee; Kisner, Christie; Lewis, Judy; Sartin, Billie Faye; Shell, Deborah – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2008
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Radiology, Paraprofessional Personnel, Competency Based Education, Vocational Education
Shumate, Win; Greene, Mary A.; Ford, Sandra; Jones, Pamela; Anders, Sheri – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2009
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Care Centers, Child Care, Child Development
Carver, Matthew; Hoff, Jody; Little, Lisa; Samuel, Carolyn – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2008
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Food Service, Competency Based Education, Course Content, Dining Facilities
McNutt, Jana; Clowers, Pat; Collum, Lara; Canton, Dixie; Comfort, Sherri; Kron, Maxine; Mahaffey, Elizabeth; Hancock, Jane; Waldrup, Sandra; Walker, Sherri; Pearson, Lisa; Miller, Kelly; Cooper, Patti; Bedwell, Susan – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2008
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Nursing Education, Nurses, Nursing, Vocational Education