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| Clearing House | 9 |
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| Adler, Lawrence R. | 1 |
| Akmal, Tariq T. | 1 |
| Greenwood, Scott C. | 1 |
| Kehres, Robert J. | 1 |
| Myers, John W. | 1 |
| Partin, Ronald L. | 1 |
| Porter, James H. | 1 |
| Rogers, Joy J. | 1 |
| Taylor, Albert J. | 1 |
| Zahn, Richard D. | 1 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPorter, James H. – Clearing House, 1972
The author takes a firm stand in favor of performance contracting, viewing it as a means of attaining new levels in job satisfaction and teacher independence (professionally). (AN)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Strategies, Evaluation Criteria, Performance Contracts
Peer reviewedTaylor, Albert J.; Zahn, Richard D. – Clearing House, 1972
The authors provide a rather outrageous extension of the concept of accountability to other professions in the same manner that people now wish to apply it to educators. (AN)
Descriptors: Accountability, Performance Contracts, Professional Personnel, Professional Services
Peer reviewedPartin, Ronald L. – Clearing House, 1979
A flexible, point contract system is described which maximizes the advantages of a criterion-referenced contract system while eliminating some of the disadvantages of standard grade contracts. This model has been used by the author in a variety of high school and college courses. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Assignments, Grading, Guidelines, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMyers, John W. – Clearing House, 1976
A program based on the business world's system of contracting between employer and employee, in effect, the production of a particular product for a specific wage as stated in a written contract, was utilized in a six week independent study assignment. Students had the opportunity to choose the subject and received credit for it. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Grading, Independent Study, Open Education
Peer reviewedRogers, Joy J. – Clearing House, 1972
Author suggests drastic overhaul of the public school system to eliminate the various levels of repression to be found within it. (AN)
Descriptors: Community Control, Education, Educational Attitudes, Educational Demand
Peer reviewedKehres, Robert J. – Clearing House, 1978
Attempts to present an overview of the accountability models presently being considered, along with their shortcomings. Gives major criticisms of the accountability movement and develops a model of accountability that would be most workable, given the state of the art for meeting educational and statistical criteria necessary to evaluate and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedAdler, Lawrence R. – Clearing House, 1977
Descriptors: Accountability, Master Teachers, Performance Contracts, Professional Recognition
Peer reviewedGreenwood, Scott C. – Clearing House, 1988
Describes the use of learning contracts in developmental reading classes. Outlines the basic tenets of contract design, and provides details and examples of non-negotiable, partially negotiable, and more negotiable contracts. Notes the possible gains of an independent/self-monitored approach and offers several management tips and cautions. (MM)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Motivation Techniques
Peer reviewedAkmal, Tariq T. – Clearing House, 2002
Describes a proven program of structured, sustained silent reading (SSR) for middle school students that helps students successfully develop academically and socially. Notes the learning climate attends to the cognitive, personal, and social needs of the learner. Discusses student-teacher conferences and SSR, and negotiating individual reading…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Individualized Reading, Language Arts, Middle School Students
