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Bell, D. A. – Canadian Vocational Journal, 1977
Describes one approach to individualized job preparation instruction, a performance-based training system designed to meet the needs of both trainee and employer. The system includes a performance profile of job elements, skills, and levels of competency which serves as a lifetime record of curricula and performance on each activity for a trainee.…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Competency Based Education, Foreign Countries, Individualized Instruction
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Grunau, Ruth V. E. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1978
The use of an elaborative process by kindergarten children in the performance of verbally presented arithmetic addition problems was investigated. A static rather than dynamic verbally described relation between stimulus sets resulted in more correct responses for two of nine Developmental Level X Prompt Condition groups, supporting the use of…
Descriptors: Addition, Cues, Developmental Stages, Foreign Countries
Quinlan, Gloria – Canadian Vocational Journal, 1976
Concern about the continued competence of professionals is manifested by several professional groups in Canada. To protect the public and to inform professionals of new trends in their field, professional groups have begun to require mandatory professional development from their members. (EC)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Needs, Foreign Countries, Labor Force Development
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Travers, Claudia S. – French Review, 1980
Describes a French language program based on the concept of language for survival. Students took trips to Quebec and were asked to carry out tasks, such as asking for directions and buying items in a store, exclusively in French. (AM)
Descriptors: French, Intermediate Grades, Language Programs, Learning Activities
Smith, Arthur De W. – 1974
The Generic Skills project is a research study being conducted in Canada to determine those overt and covert behaviors which are fundamental to the performance of many tasks and sub-tasks performed in a wide range of occupations. Data aimed at determining the needs for adult education and training have been obtained in two surveys. In the first,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Career Education, Communication Skills