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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

Cool Cat Teacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Jon Bergmann - Bio as Submitted.

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What If We Measured Learning Through Skills Gained, Not Time Spent in the Classroom?

ED Surge

Maybe he walks his younger siblings to their elementary school each morning, demonstrating a knack for caregiving. They need to learn algebra and need to be excellent at reading comprehension.” Embracing Flexibility? Picture a high school student who balances his studies with a variety of other responsibilities and activities.

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