Beyond Standardization: State Standards and School Improvement.

Darling-Hammond, Linda; Wise, Arthur E.

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ERIC Number: EJ315741

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Beyond Standardization: State Standards and School Improvement.

Darling-Hammond, Linda; Wise, Arthur E.

Elementary School Journal, v85 n3 p315-36 Jan 1985

Focuses on how state policies affect the teacher-learner relationship in classrooms. Particular attention is given to standard setting as implemented through testing mechanisms. With respect to students, test-based standards as well as test-based instructional processes are examined. With respect to teachers, test-based standards for professional entry and retention are considered. (RH)

Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Educational Environment, Educational Improvement, Educational Policy, Minimum Competency Testing, Standard Setting (Scoring), Standardized Tests, State Standards, Teacher Certification

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Thematic Issue: Policy Implications of Effective Schools Research.