This bibliography on continuing education for teachers covers a period of approximately five years, and is partially annotated. Some of the entries are available through ERIC and are listed with their ED numbers. The bibliography is divided according to the following subtopics: (1) competency-based programs; (2) continuing education in general;…

The Empire State College does not have a traditional campus but operates from a variety of leased facilities located in major population centers and in smaller communities where there appeared to be a clear need for such a college. Who are the students attracted to an individualized, contract learning type of program and why do they seek out…

Following the same format as the original document "Adult Career Education Counseling and Guidance Resource," the guide provides supplemental information on sources relative to the field of adult counseling and guidance. The resource aid, which is directed to the adult educator or counselor as well as graduate students in adult or counselor…

In conjunction with a new set of regulations dealing with health and physical education programs in Pennsylvania school districts, effective July 1, 1975, the Department of Education outlines in this report competencies and objectives which school districts are encouraged to use to develop quality programs. The physical education competencies…

The concept of progress by examination at Hampshire College is discussed in one of a series of progress reports on the college in its attempt to redefine the nature of liberal arts education. A student's academic progress is measured by examinations rather than by credit hours and grades. The system has been enthusiastically supported by the…

The materials contained in this package are designed to aid Community College of Vermont (CCV) associate degree students in the development and implementation of their own written, individualized, competence-based learning contracts. As development of the contract requires both assessment of prior learning and planning for sponsored learning, the…

Materials included in the bibliography were collected during 1974 for the Education Professions Development Act project, "Familiarizing Teachers with New Curriculum Materials." Objectives of this project were to train vocational teachers in competency-based curricular models. The indexed materials listed in the bibliography are grouped as follows:…

This paper describes a model of field-centered competency-based education utilizing multidisciplinary methodology and individualized instruction. Although the model was developed as part of an administrative preparation program for special education administrators, it is a general model with potential for wider application. The model uses a…

This book, written by and for a foreign language teacher, is intended as an informative and practical guide to the use of performance objectives in the foreign language classroom. A rationale for performance objectives is presented, followed by a discussion of purposes, resources, and activities involved. Attention is given to the selection of…

This is one of the outcomes of the work of the Massachusetts Evaluation Service Center for Occupational Education (ESCOE). After an overview of the Performance Test Development Project, a summary of the major products and byproducts is presented. The major products are: (1) a set of clearly defined, well-structured, and consistent behavioral…

A description is given of the methodology and findings of an evaluation of learning packages (LAP's) developed for students in distributive education programs by representatives of the 11 state members of the Interstate Distributive Education Curriculum Consortium. A total of 445 packages was judged on characteristics relating to students,…

The author defines the performance-based curriculum, presents some inherent instructional advantages of and attendant obstacles to its inception, and outlines briefly a case study of the Norfolk Public Schools where performance-based curriculum was instituted with some success. He presents performance-based curriculum as a decentralized…

The purpose of this project was the development of comprehensive articulation policies and procedures in three instructional areas common to Greenville Technical College and the Greenville County School System. The areas were Machine Tool Technology/Machine Shop, Engineering Graphics Technology/Drafting, and Industrial Electricity/Electricity.…

This paper responds to the demand generated among competency-based program participants and administrators for definitions of "competence" and new assessment techniques and instruments for its measurement. Discussion centers on three aspects of assessment: (1) the identification and definition of competencies relevant to life and work…

Intended for the vocational instructor, the booklet presents a task list and competency record for the occupational program of service center mechanic. The list was developed by a working committee of auto mechanics instructors and industry representatives throughout the state of Minnesota for use in program articulation between secondary and…