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| Shelton, Elaine | 2 |
| McBain, Susan L. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
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| Adult Performance Level | 3 |
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Shelton, Elaine – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1980
Defines competency-based adult education; provides a brief history of the Adult Performance Level (APL) Curriculum and Competency-Based High School Diploma program; explains the National Diffusion Network; examines how the APL staff offers training and technical assistance; and focuses on nontraditional APL program implementation. (CT)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Education, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedShelton, Elaine – Journal of Correctional Education, 1980
Reviewing the development of the Adult Performance Level (APL) Project and its life coping skills curriculum, the author focuses on adoption of the APL Competency-Based High School Diploma Program in correctional institutions. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Correctional Education, High School Equivalency Programs
McBain, Susan L.; And Others – 1980
Project CLASS (Competency-Based Live-Ability Skills) uses a series of 60 modules to teach life survival skills to adults with low-level reading ability--especially Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language students. Two versions of the modules have been developed: one for use with teacher-directed instruction and another for independent…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Behavioral Objectives, Community Resources, Competency Based Education
