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Outcomes based education? Rethinking the provision of compulsory education in Western Australia

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Berlach, Richard George
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McNaught, Keith
Issues in Educational Research
Journal · Vol. 17 · Issue 1
Abstract

Outcomes based education (OBE), which emphasises a radical reinterpretation of the enterprise of education, is a phenomenon enveloping the Australian compulsory education sector. This paper examines the theoretical tenets of OBE as articulated by its chief exponent, William Spady. It then explores the effects that OBE implementation is having on the Western Australian educational fraternity, touching upon current tensions and emerging consequences. Implementation exigencies in one area of the WA curriculum (Mathematics) are then considered; and finally, possible future 'outcomes' are suggested should the identified concerns fail to receive due attention. © 2007 Issues in Educational Research.

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The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA, Australia, School of Education, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA, Australia
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References 10 References
1 A Report to the Curriculum Council of Western Australia Regarding Assessment for Tertiary Selection, (2006)
2 undefined, (2007)
3 Outcomes Based Education and the Death of Knowledge, (2004)
4 Melville Times, (2005)
5 Directions in Education Australian Council for Educational Leaders, (2004)
6 Sunday Times, (2005)
7 Changes to the Post Compulsory Curriculum in Western Australia by Education and Health Standing Committee 29 June 2006 Minority Report, (2005)
8 Curriculum Framework, (1998)
9 Curriculum Guides, (2005)
10 Teaching Science, (2006)
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  • EID 2-s2.0-34548233246
  • Language English