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Accelerated and traditional formats: Using learning as a criterion for quality
Author(s) -
Swenson Craig
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
new directions for adult and continuing education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0717
pISSN - 1052-2891
DOI - 10.1002/ace.91
Subject(s) - credibility , quality (philosophy) , computer science , test (biology) , best practice , measure (data warehouse) , program evaluation , psychology , data mining , political science , paleontology , philosophy , epistemology , public administration , law , biology
Student learning is the major test of a program's quality, regardless of whether it is delivered in a traditional or accelerated format. Administrators and teachers in accelerated programs will increase effectiveness and build credibility by making sure that their programs employ best practices, measure results, and use assessment data for program improvement.