Arguing that the term "competency based education" (CBE) has been erroneously applied to minimum competency programs, this booklet contends that the problems addressed by the minimum competency movement can be, but probably will not be, resolved by the implementation of true competency based education (CBE). The first section of the booklet…

Compiled by elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers, this guide describes activities for developing students' skills in phonics and structural word analysis. For each activity, a purpose or objective is stated, required materials are listed, specific teaching procedures are outlined, and the intended grade level (kindergarten,…

One of 33 self-paced instructional modules for training industry services leaders, this module contains three sequential learning activities on determining appropriate types of instructional methods and media for an industry services job training program. (Industry services are manpower services provided by public agencies to new or expanding…

This paper relates linguistic theory and bidialectalism, synthesizes theory and research concerning bidialectalism, and presents suggestions for a curriculum designed to maximize students' self-conscious control over their speech. Instructional activities, which have standard English as their goal, include pattern drills, short memorized dramas,…

In training facilitators for laboratory groups, also known as T-groups or encounter groups, the majority of group facilitators and therapists advocate an experiential apprenticeship in an ongoing group. However, the actions of an inexperienced facilitator trainee may have a negative effect upon the members of the group. The author experimented…

Eleven types of learning disabilities are listed along with observable classroom behavior and group and individual teaching techniques for each type of disability. Among disability types considered are visual-motor channel disability, auditory decoding process disability, auditory vocal automatic disability, and visual motor sequencing. (CL)

This review was developed by and principally for the National Testing Service (NTS) Dissemination Project Staff. It is one of eight activities being used by NTS to develop a design for an evaluation of the State Capacity Building Program. The review is in two parts. The first part provides background information, evaluation methodologies and…

This paper describes the general philosophy, programs and schedules of elementary schools in Leicestershire, England, recognized for emphasis on the individual approach to learning in which each child travels at his own level or pace. The teacher's role is to provide opportunities for children to explore and investigate a wide field of interests.…

This survey of recent developments in educational program evaluation is intended for persons who commission, implement, direct, or carry out evaluation studies. The attitudes of government officials, educators, and researchers toward assessment and their own evaluation needs are discussed. Various approaches to evaluation are briefly described;…

The Agency for International Development (AID) participant training program was examined to determine its impact on developing countries. One hundred and thirty-four senior officials in Ghana and Thailand provided 492 reports on: (1) indicators of participant achievements; (2) impact-producing characteristics; and (3) contributions attributed to…

Resources in Education and the Current Index to Journals in Education were computer searched to identify documents and journal articles which discussed various methods of evaluating the effectiveness of alternative schools and also presented such evaluation studies. The bibliography covers the evaluation of alternative schools at both the…

The basic problems faced by those implementing a project of assessing school needs and initiating change are discussed. An example of a teacher corps project funded for such an endeavor is summarized. How the initial problems of assessing needs to determine project goals and establishing a credible change relationship with school personnel were…

A training program designed to enhance the career development of undergraduate psychology majors is described. The class involved 11 hours of didactic lectures and discussions which attempted to give students external information relevant to work and school decisions. The sessions were designed to give students an understanding of decision making…

Smoking is not an issue for children before the 5th or 6th grade except in rare cases. About 80 children in the 3rd, 5th and 7th grades were interviewed about their smoking habits and their views on smoking. Younger students had a strongly negative attitude to smoking but in the middle years toughness is important. Smoking is something which is…

Speech instructors who teach English as a second language to international students are trying to help those students acquire a basic minimal command of English for success or survival in their education and do not require them to attain the fluency expected of native-born speakers of English. At one junior college where foreign student enrollment…