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Direct linkBurnette, Diane M. – Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 2016
Although competency-based education (CBE) has existed since the early 1970s adult-focused degree programs, interest in CBE has spiked in recent years due to the increased attention on higher education affordability and accountability. This article reviews the extant literature on CBE to address the following questions: (a) What are the definitions…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Literature Reviews, Definitions, Program Descriptions
Beneitone, Pablo; Yarosh, Maria – Tuning Journal for Higher Education, 2015
Deusto International Tuning Academy is undertaking a large-scale study to analyse the impact Tuning projects may have had in participating universities. More particularly, the study hopes to provide an unambiguous answer regarding the presence or absence of the implementation of a competence-based student-centred approach in the different world…
Descriptors: Alignment (Education), Foreign Countries, Program Evaluation, Universities
Clerkin, Kris; Simon, Yvonne – Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 2014
This article presents a new model of education that works with employers to help their employees gain the skills and credentials needed for promotions and career mobility. Southern New Hampshire University's College for America, a competency-based education model for working adults, increases their access to, and the convenience of higher…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Student Centered Curriculum, Models, Student Projects
Download full textIowa Department of Education, 2013
This document provides guidelines for developing competency-based pathways in Iowa districts and schools and outlines waiver requirements and procedures. Competency-based pathways provide ways to validate learning of standards that occurs outside the structure of the traditional school and offer flexibility for schools to engage students in…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Guidelines, State Policy, State Departments of Education
Jackson, Jennifer; Sims, Addie – 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: Vocational Education, Curriculum Design, Course Descriptions, Program Descriptions
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
Anderson, Larry; Dickerson, Octavia; Harvey, Bill; Moore, Tony – 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: Associate Degrees, Technical Occupations, Vocational Education, Curriculum Design
Hester, Tom; Chapman, Pamela; Crowson, Patti; Ennis, Kimberly – 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: Physical Therapy, Medical Services, Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations 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
Glenn, Bobby; Sills, Kirby – 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: Guidelines, Multiple Literacies, Veterinary Medical Education, Veterinary Medicine
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
Anderson, Lori; Brooks, Anthony; Miller, Shirley; Newell, Jim; Prince, Beverly; Smith, Jacqueline; Smith, Lynn; Ware, Chris – 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: Therapy, Medical Services, Patient Education, Allied Health Occupations
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
