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Nathan, Joe; Jennings, Wayne – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
Explores such myths as competency-based graduation requirements are a repudiation of humanistic concerns, the public won't accept subjective measures of competence, and requiring students to pass proficiency tests before graduation will increase public support for education. Offers suggestions for developing new kinds of graduation requirements.…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Schab, Fred – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
A survey of teachers, students, administrators, and parents in Georgia shows a wide diversity of opinion regarding the levels of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and arithmetic skills that should be required for high school graduation. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Administrator Attitudes, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education
Boger, David; Simms, Richard L. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1980
Describes a cooperative program between North Texas State University and the Dallas Independent School District that uses a clinical approach to train student teachers for employment in inner-city schools. Provides some data comparing the program and its graduates with standard programs and their graduates. (IRT)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Competency Based Teacher Education, High Schools, Program Descriptions
