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ERIC Number: EJ538617
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-189X
Conceptualizing, Measuring, and Implementing Higher (High or Hire) Standards. Section 3: Higher Standards.
Sabers, Darrell L.; Sabers, Donna S..
Educational Researcher, v25 n8 p19-21 Nov 1996
Discusses what constitutes higher education standards and suggests that the standards debate should focus on defining educational goals and examining the consequences of implementing them. Some standards characteristics are examined, including specific, publicized, rigorous, high-stakes, inclusive, and measurable standards. Standards in relation to job acquisition are emphasized. (GR)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Potential, Public Schools, Student Improvement
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Education Summit 1996
Note: Theme issue topic: "Talking 'Truth' to Power." For related documents, see UD 519 755-770.