The bases of competence
Subtitle: skills for lifelong learning and employability
By: Frederick T. Evers, James C. Rush, Iris Berdrow ; foreword by Michael Useem.
Contributors: Rush, James Cameron.; Berdrow, Iris, 1957-
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 1998
Place of publication: San Francisco, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
Subjects: Competency based education -- United States.; Competency based education -- Canada.; College teaching -- United States.; College teaching -- Canada.; Career education -- United States.; Career education -- Canada.; Professional education -- United States.; Professional education -- Canada.
Description: The Bases of Competence explains what skills and competencies students need to succeed in today's workplace and details how colleges and universities can strengthen the curriculum to cultivate these skills in their undergraduate students. The book addresses the continuing disparity between the skills developed in college and the essential skills needed in the dynamic workplace environment. By providing a common language from which to work. The Bases of Competence enables both educators and employers to create educational experiences of practical and enduring value.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-266) and index.