Needs assessment activities are presented as a basis for gathering information essential to program development, revision, and evaluation and include surveys of trends advocated by national authorities and consumers and identification of needs of students and local school systems. These data form the basis for developing program objectives in a…

This paper discusses an approach which used the development principles of competency based education as guidelines for the training of social studies teachers at the University of Houston. Competencies identified for training social studies teachers will be either generic or specialized. Generic competencies reflect those teaching behaviors…

This document is an annotated bibliography containing materials relevant to the planning, implementation, and assessment of competency based teacher preparation programs in English education. (DMT)

This four-part monograph discusses the competency-based teacher education (CBTE) program at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany. The report attempts to (a) state the purpose and goals of the CBTE model, (b) suggest operation procedures, and (c) offer aids to facilitate development of a CBTE program. Part 1 presents a statement of the…

This study presents some guidelines for program innovating systems based on the experiences of those currently involved in program change. A search was conducted through recent publications to identify institutions currently involved with innovative programs in teacher preparation. A questionnaire was constructed to yield information concerning…

An overview of the competency-based teacher education (CBTE) program at the University of Houston is provided through a "walking tour" of its facilities and a presentation of the program rationale and design. Part 1 presents sketches of brief scenes in the college of education and an elementary school where students complete their field…

Schematics for professional preparation programs leading to certificates provided for in Texas statutes are presented in this paper. The intent of the design is that all certification programs will be of similar form and that one type of document which clearly communicates the school roles for which the individual has been prepared will be issued.…

Defines the competency-based approach to teacher education and describes the development of an early childhood program at the University of Houston. (ED)

An agricultural teacher educator states that one of the most important tasks facing agricultural educators is the determination and refinement of the competencies required of teachers. Also necessary is the determination of how these competencies are best acquired and evaluated to assure high quality standards. (JH)

Results of a survey of teacher education institutions with competency based teacher education programs is presented. Eleven validated problems encountered in planning and developing such programs are examined and implications are discussed. (JMF)

In the context of the modern global society and economy, foreign language instruction is placing more emphasis on students' cross-cultural understanding and on using language to develop students' communication skills. These goals are evidenced by the current interest in Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum (FLAC) courses, which teach languages…

This practicum involved designing a special program for a target group of 19 high school Exceptional Student Education students enrolled in a culinary arts vocational program to build and maintain basic culinary arts skills. The program, intended to enable them to qualify for the Florida culinary arts completion certificate, was designed by the…

This program guide identifies primary considerations in the organization, operation, and evaluation of a natural resources and forest ecology program. Program content is presented first. A curriculum framework specifies the exact course title, course number, levels of instruction, major course content, laboratory activities, special notes, major…

This program guide identifies primary considerations in the organization, operation, and evaluation of a receptionist and communication systems operation program. An occupational description and program content are presented. A curriculum framework specifies the exact course title, course number, levels of instruction, major course content,…