Provides a definition, rationale, and an up-to-date perspective on the pace of outcomes-based in the instructional program of elementary and secondary students.
Reviews the process the Iowa Depertment of Education used in its aborted attempt to develop state-wide outcomes for Iowa’s schools. While the project was shelved, Dr. Svengalis’ article provides a review of the nine outcomes identified and their relationship to the social studies.
Provides a look into the political arena at the state level and offers insights for school districts involved in identification of local educational outcomes.
Illustrates how teachers can function in an outcomes-based framework even if their particular district has not formally adopted it This article identifies the outcomes established by a group of fourth-grade teachers and their implementation and assessment.
Establishes the relationship between outcomes and authentic assessment using identified criteria. In addition, the article illustrates through concrete examples, the impact of outcomes-based instruction on student assessment.