The Challenges and Opportunities Available In Developing Curriculum Under the Banner of Performance Based Learning Standards.

The article explores the challenges and opportunities offered by performance-based learning standards in the U.S. Higher education institutions in the country are being urged to adopt outcomes-based learning standards for developing curriculum. It is noted that the successful adoption of such standards calls for the active involvement of faculty. The author argued that the faculty can establish a workable approach to curriculum development while preserving the academic integrity and uniqueness of their classrooms.