This document provides authoritative information on sources and procedures for developing competency-based or performance-based teacher education (PBTE). Directed toward program designers, the paper largely assumes that the reader has moved beyond a definitional stage of understanding of the topic, although in chapter two a series of resources are…

This document is a selected annotated bibliography of publications and information sources related to performance-based teacher education (PBTE). The document is divided into six sections: General Materials About PBTE; Performance Criteria and Evaluation Procedures (Group A: General Materials; and Sample Lists); PBTE Program Development Programs…

This paper presents a guide for the planning and evaluation of student teachers' performance based on performance objectives. According to the author performance objectives are written sets of behaviors that the student may perform in order to demonstrate achievement. A minimal pattern of performance objectives should be mandated for all student…

This booklet approaches the question of whether competency-based teacher education (CBTE) and performance-based teacher education (PBTE) can foster meaningful change in teacher preparation programs. The following sections are included: (a) CBTE background and definitions of related terms; (b) a differentiation between PBTE and CBTE, with PBTE seen…

This document is a speech on the problems and issues involved in implementing a competency-based teacher education program as they were experienced at the University of Georgia. The author details the two initial phases of implementation which began in 1968: (a) individualizing the existing professional subject matter program for preservice…

Combining the familiar unit lesson plans of the 1950's with the behavioral objectives that were first emphasized in the later 1960's, competency-based teacher education is a refinement that will permit individualization and personalization of teacher training programs and still provide structure for these programs. (Author)

Four conceptual competencies were devised and deemed necessary for effective teaching. Then, a number of conclusions were drawn: a) with new competencies being stated, new forms of training must be established; b) training which occurs at the undergraduate level can be made more effective only if the statement of competencies is more realistic; c)…

The purposes of this paper were: (1) to present a discussion of the uses of learning modules as part of a total effort in compentency-based teacher education programs, (2) to discuss the major components of learning modules in competency-based programs, and (3) to relate some personal considerations and concerns in the development and use of…

One of a series of nine reports of Project ACTIVE (Attaining Competence for Teaching in Vocational Education), this report focuses on the criteria for assessing mastery of the professional competencies (skills) important to personnel implementing the career education concept into vocational education programs in Florida. An overview of…

One of a series of nine reports of Project ACTIVE (Attaining Competence for Teaching in Vocational Education), this report focuses on criteria for assessing mastery of the professional competencies (skills) important to teacher-coordinators in cooperative vocational education programs. An overview of competency-based vocational teacher education…

The experiences gained in developing a competency based teacher education program (CBTE) for secondary social studies are related in this speech. The program originated from the following needs: to revamp the traditional education program; to develop an experiential base reflecting the realities of public schools; to examine various models of…

One of a series of nine reports of Project ACTIVE (Attaining Competence for Teaching in Vocational Education), this report focuses on the criteria for assessing mastery of the professional competencies (skills) important to vocational educators serving handicapped students. An overview of competency-based vocational teacher education (CBTE) and…

This booklet is one of a series which describes a competency-based teacher education program developed by the staff of the Department of Vocational and Applied Arts Education at Wayne State University. The program consists of competencies, performance objectives, needs assessment, delivery systems, and evaluation, and this booklet contains the…

One of a series of nine reports of Project ACTIVE (Attaining Competence for Teaching in Vocational Education), this report focuses on identification and validation of professional competencies (skills) important to vocational business education teachers. An overview of competency-based vocational teacher education (CBTE) and the Florida exemplary…