A collaborative of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and education faculty developed a STEM certificate aimed at elementary education majors. A four-phase process model was used to create and evaluate courses. The certificate is comprised of three interdisciplinary, team-taught, lab-based courses: Environmental Biology,…

Competency based teacher performance and competency based teacher education represent an attempt to marry scientific methodology with instruction. This is not the first time that such a union has been attempted--programed learning and behavioral objective centered learning were both designed to minimize the error factor contributed by individual…

This module allows for an initial experience from which an inductive analysis will reveal elements of a learning module. The participant will then enter the planning phase for the development of module designing. This module is completed when the participant designs his own learning module. The module itself includes the following: a…

A discussion of how the Salem (Oregon) Public Schools are moving to an objective based teacher evaluation system. (Author/HB)

An outline of the assumptions which provided direction for a proposed media curriculum design having possible application at a college preparing public school media specialists. (Author)

The document presents the first of six modules resulting from a 3 year project to develop and test competency based programs for camp personnel serving the physically handicapped. The module is divided into three units--philosophy, goals, and objectives of camping; types of camp programs; and general camp practices. An introductory section gives…

Considers competency-based adult education from a psychological and philosphical perspective in light of the historical delivery of adult basic education as a federally funded, state administered program. (JOW)

Pennsylvania's attempt to implement competency-based education in the public schools is a well-meaning but misguided effort to improve the schools. It will succeed only in diverting vast amounts of time, energy, and intelligence away from more important and more attainable goals. (Author/IRT)

If administrators make sure that required competencies are taught in the existing curriculum, there will be no need to create remedial classes for those who fail competency tests. Without the need for remedial classes, there is no chance that the regular curriculum will be reduced to accommodate them. (IRT)

Validity data were obtained for an observation instrument designed to assess seven types of competencies for public school principals. Ability to provide product documentation in two areas of administrative responsibility was found to be most predictive of teacher job satisfaction, students' positive evaluation of school climate, and student…

Discussion of opportunities and requirements for graduates of advanced degree and certificate programs in applied learning systems within the United States Army's learning research and technology development programs. (Author)

Panel of five education experts--Elliot Eisner, John Goodlad, Patricia Graham, Phillip Schlechty, and Warren Simons--answer questions related to recent school reform efforts, such as the No Child Left Behind Act, aimed at achieving universal educational proficiency. (PKP)

Although postmodernism suggests multiple realities, the predominant view of workplace learning is that realities are explainable in terms of competency-based standards, uniform syllabi, and narrow beliefs about how learning should be managed and measured. These practices are linked with image, market share, power, and control in enterprises. (SK)