Students graduating from Westside High must meet hour and competency test requirements. The seven competency tests are in reading, writing, mathematics, democratic process, problem-solving, oral communication, and consumerism. (IRT)

Results of a survey of Georgia high school students in the vocational curriculum on what they thought about minimum graduation requirements are summarized. Among the opinions were that the student who completes the twelfth grade should be able to read, write, and calculate at or close to that level. Seventy-five percent thought that paid…

Religious education (RE) and moral education (ME) are two distinct but related areas of educational concern. The distinctive content of ME is discussed, and its link with RE is examined. While the focus is on schools in the United Kingdom, the principles stated have a general relevance. (RM)

Galveston College (Texas) adapted a strategic planning approach in revising curriculum to identify current use and future demands for microcomputer competencies for students in selected vocational programs. Their strategic planning relied on external and internal scanning to determine the relationship of such competencies to future job…

Research on teaching techniques, perspectives on teaching, and academic subject matter are reviewed and offered as a framework for a new teacher education curriculum. (MT)

Information regarding tests and requirements at entrance into teacher education programs, at initial certification, and as a teacher are presented on a state-by-state basis. (Author/MT)

Outlines competencies for computer education specialists, i.e., individuals working with teachers and students to teach the use of computers for instructional purposes rather than computer science. These competencies were developed from an informal survey of individuals currently working in such positions. (MBR)

The history of teacher certification is summarized. Deregulation of teacher certification has brought many changes, making it difficult to identify who or what agency is in charge of selecting and preparing new recruits for teaching. Different ways of certifying teachers are discussed. (MT)

The authors examine the content, time, teacher performance, and leadership policies which have been legislated in several states as a result of the national wave of discontent with the quality of education. Emphasis is on the need for implementation of these policies to be informed by recent reseacrh. (MT)

To discuss teacher certification and its relationship to competency testing and teacher preparation, it is important to understand what it is and what its purpose is. This article focuses on the impact of competency testing on the teacher education curriculum and the relationship of tests to certification and program approval processes. (MT)

The relationship of scholastic aptitude and achievement to performance on the Oklahoma Curriculum Proficiency Examination was investigated. Results indicate a need for further study of the validity of competency tests. (Author/DF)

Increasingly, competency tests are being developed and used by state departments of education for teacher certification. Professional educators should participate in the development and revision of the content of these examinations. A description of the development of Georgia's competency tests is given. (CJB)

Performance tests should be required for certification of all public and private school teachers. Tests that are validated against actual job performance--which evaluate actual knowledge, skills, and professional ethics that produce educational and social benefits--should be used. (CJB)

This report presents baseline findings from a 3-year study of state exit exams. The study involved data from all states with current or planned exit exams; case studies of five states; and research review. Researchers examined: why so many states are adopting high school exit exams, impacts of exit exams on students, what the exams are like, and…

This document introduces the Alabama Graduation Examination Program (AGEP) which provides learning opportunities for high school students to meet the minimum competency requirements to earn a high school diploma in the state of Alabama. The Alabama High School Graduation Examination (AHSGE) content includes the subject areas of reading…