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Download full textResearch for Better Schools, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. – 1972
The report of the Individualized Learning for Adults (ILA) project reviews the history and development of the instructional system and focuses on the procedures, accomplishments, and results of the field testing conducted during 1971-72. Stressing mathematics and communication skills, the ILA system leads the adult learner to approximately ninth…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Communication Skills
Wentling, Tim L.; And Others – 1990
An evaluation was conducted to describe Tech Prep prototypes as they have been implemented in five sites in Indiana and to determine the effectiveness of the programs. Tech Prep is a curriculum initiative that: is performance based, provides students with skills necessary to gain employment or to pursue further education upon high school…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement
Satterlee, Brian – 1996
This paper reviews the literature pertaining to Total Quality Management (TQM) and its application in educational settings, especially at institutions of higher education. The review is organized into the following topical areas: the concept of "quality" (usually involving customer satisfaction, executive-level leadership, and employee…
Descriptors: College Administration, Curriculum Development, Definitions, Educational Change
Borzumato, Lawrence P. – 1994
To address an unacceptable failure and withdrawal rate in an introductory psychology course at Ulster County Community College (UCCC), in New York, a project was undertaken to develop a Learning Assistance in Psychology course to help students with skills and concepts. First, a literature review indicating the need for remediation highlighted the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Community Colleges, Course Content, Curriculum Development
Bailey, Thomas; Merritt, Donna – 1995
The objectives and development of the skill standards movement were examined along with 22 pilot projects that were undertaken as part of an effort to promote the development of a national system of voluntary industry-based skill standards. First, the past and present of the skill standards movement and certification practices were analyzed along…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Development
Further Education Curriculum Review and Development Unit, London (England). – 1981
Following recommendations published in a report by Britains' Further Education Unit entitled "A Basis for Choice" (ABC), a set of criteria was established to develop a coordinated, nationally recognized framework for a pre-employment course in further education geared for those over the age of 16. During the next 2 years, such a course…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Basic Skills, Course Content
