What's Wrong with CBE?.

Savage, K. Lynn

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ERIC Number: EJ474576

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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What's Wrong with CBE?

Savage, K. Lynn

TESOL Quarterly, v27 n3 p555-58 Fall 1993

Problems in the definition of competency-based education are discussed. Theory and examples are cited in three areas: limited range of competencies, emphasis on knowledge rather than use, and lack of requirements for a phrasebook approach. (Contains four references.) (LB)

Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Competency Based Education, Definitions, Educational Theories, English (Second Language), Knowledge Level, Language Skills

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special topic issue: Adult Literacies.