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Peer reviewedProbst, Robert E. – English Journal, 1982
Raises three issues of competency testing: how competency is to be defined, tested, and paid for. (JL)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, English Curriculum, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing
Peer reviewedBlack, Mary J. – English Journal, 1982
Reports on Matthew Arnold's attack on nineteenth century England's proposed proficiency testing program. Discusses the lessons to be learned today from Arnold's objections to proficiency testing. (RL)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Competency Based Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedHolbrook, Hilary Taylor – English Journal, 1982
Explores materials in the ERIC system that discuss all sides of the minimum competency issue. (RL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Competency Based Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedJacob, Kay – English Journal, 1982
Satirizes the teaching of basic skills in isolation and the placing of test results above true learning. (RL)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, English Curriculum, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedHildebrand, Veta – English Journal, 1980
Reports on the positive outcomes that resulted from implementing a competency program in writing at a high school. (RL)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Program Development, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedWilliams, George L. – English Journal, 1980
The Italian educational system's experiences with national examinations might help United States educators understand the impact of state tests on students, schools, and education in general. (JT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Educational Trends
