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Competency-Based Education Programs in Texas An Innovative Approach to Higher Education

This report assesses the Texas experience in the context of national competency-based higher-education movement. Competency-based education in Texas is examined through six institutions that currently offer these programs and recent state efforts to support them. The approach included review of rele...

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Main Author: Daugherty, Lindsay (auth)
Other Authors: Davis, Van L. (auth), Miller, Trey (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2015
Subjects:
Curriculum planning & development
Examinations & assessment
Secondary schools
Teaching skills & techniques
Education
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Summary:This report assesses the Texas experience in the context of national competency-based higher-education movement. Competency-based education in Texas is examined through six institutions that currently offer these programs and recent state efforts to support them. The approach included review of relevant documents, webpages, and interviews with program administrators, a sample of students enrolled in one of the programs, and a state policymaker.
ISBN:j.ctt19rmcq1
9780833093981
9780833091765
Access:Open Access

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