Content Frameworks are a listing a learning outcomes or expected student behaviors and academic and workplace skills. They do not contain suggestions to the teacher on how to teach. Performance-based curriculum guides can be developed from Content Frameworks . Using a performance-based approach accelerates the learning process and enhances learner retention. Step one in the developmental process takes the identified vocational and technical skills and expands these skills into instructional units that also reinforce the academic and workplace skills.
Programs become uniform.
Instructional materials are more easily managed. Teachers are able to fill a broader role. Standards are established for programs and employment. Programs become accountable. Individual needs of students are more easily identified.