Literacy, Testing, and Core Curriculums in England.

Gerrard, Michael S.

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ERIC Number: EJ225691

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Publication Date: 1980

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Literacy, Testing, and Core Curriculums in England.

Gerrard, Michael S.

College Board Review, n115 p24-27,36 Spr 1980

The issues surrounding the age-old traditions of the English educational system and the new configurations of teaching and assessment that are emerging are described. A report ("A Language for Life"), prepared for the Department of Education and Science by a committee headed by Sir Alan Bullock, is summarized. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, College School Cooperation, Core Curriculum, Foreign Countries, General Education, Higher Education, Literacy, Minimum Competency Testing, Secondary Education, Testing

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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