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Popham, W. James; Lindheim, Elaine – Engineering Education, 1978
Argues that educational focus is stronger and clearer with educational competencies rather than with educational objectives. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Competency Based Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
Peer reviewedPopham, W. James – Journal of Negro Education, 1986
If teacher competency tests were constructed according to a criterion-referenced paradigm, it would be possible both to assess worthwhile competencies and describe them with sufficient rigor. Such tests would thus be amenable to the design of effective instruction, permitting aspiring teachers to master the competencies identified. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
