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| Thompson, Dan | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPinkney, H. B. – Clearing House, 1979
The author refutes arguments used by the critics of Competency Based Education (CBE), but also states that CBE cannot succeed without real commitment and the careful planning of several key components. (SJL)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing
Thompson, Dan – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1979
One of the developers of Cabrillo Unified School District's Basic Proficiency Monitoring System outlines basic principles for designing and implementing such a system: believe in the process, concentrate on the fundamentals, keep it simple and inexpensive, and always follow up. (SJL)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Elementary Secondary Education
