This learning module on evaluating students in performance-based vocational education (PBVE) programs is one of nine developed for use in training administrators, teachers, and prospective teachers in the utilization of Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States (V-TECS) catalogs of performance objectives, criteria-referenced measures,…

Because preparing people for the world of work remains the primary purpose of vocational education, the behaviorist approach is the preferred learning theory on which to base vocational instruction. Other instructional activities aligned with behaviorism that are regularly used by vocational educators are active responding, required practice, and…

This self-instructional, self-paced module is the third of five in the series, Competency Based Education Inservice for Part Time Community College Occupational Education Teachers. (See note for other modules.) Its purpose is to enable the teacher to write objective-referenced test items and to use them to help assess students' abilities. Contents…

This module on evaluating and recording student progress is 1 in a series of 10 modules written for vocational education teacher education programs. It is designed to give a basic understanding of the principles and practices associated with assigning grades and translating these "marks" into meaningful outcomes. Introductory materials include the…

This document contains five modules for presenting a series of workshops on competency-based education (CBE) to teachers of English as a second language (ESL). Each module consists of the following: competency sheet (including rationale, performance objective, and enabling objectives), background notes and resources, suggested format for a…

This module presents results of a demonstration project investigating portfolio assessment uses in adult basic education and English as a second language. It describes how to use the approach to design a portfolio assessment plan in any chosen subject area. Section I provides an overview and reviews the project framework. Section II focuses on…

This publication contains the student materials for the competency-based curriculum in agribusiness management for high school students in West Virginia. The purpose of the competency-based education curriculum is to provide a set of West Virginia-validated agribusiness tasks, along with the steps needed to perform each task, the evaluation…

A competency-based automotive mechanics curriculum was developed at Big Bend Community College (Washington) in order to provide the basis for an advanced placement procedure for high school graduates and experienced adults through a competency assessment. In order to create the curriculum, Big Bend Community College automotive mechanics…

This publication is the Teacher's Guide for the competency based curriculum in agribusiness management for high school students in West Virginia. The purpose of the competency based education curriculum is to provide a set of West Virginia-validated agribusiness tasks, along with the steps needed to perform each task, the evaluation standards, and…

This curriculum guide is designed to help teachers assist secondary students in Alberta (Canada) in meeting the following objectives: develop skills that can be applied in their daily lives, refine career planning skills, develop technology-related skills in communication technology, enhance employability skills, and apply and reinforce learning…

This publication is part of a series of self-instructional teacher training manuals designed to assist vocational-technical educators or industrial trainers to develop and implement competency-based vocational education (CBVE) programs in a school or industrial setting. The manual consists of the following sections: cover page that contains the…

The main features of courses taught according to the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) as described by Keller are reviewed, along with the use of repeated testing and undergraduate tutors. The PSI approach is also evaluated in terms of final exam performance, study behavior, and student ratings, based on a study conducted at York…

Intended for use with nine individualized learning modules (CE 017 441-449), this instructor's handbook is designed to assist vocational educators in conducting inservice programs relative to performance-based vocational education utilizing Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States (V-TECS) catalogs. Included in this handbook are the…

A project to develop a field-based, competency-based training program for community development practitioners was undertaken in the Central Coast Region of California. Competency objectives were identified from a literature review of community development practice and information obtained from field practitioners and community members. Four…

This document contains materials for teachers to use in presenting the community health strand of the career and technology studies (CTS) program that has been approved for secondary schools in Alberta, Canada. The first three sections outline the philosophy/rationale, organization, and curriculum and assessment standards of the CTS program in…