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Personalized Mastery-Based Learning: How to Guide

Cool Cat Teacher

Questions Answered on Today's Show What is competency-based (or mastery-based) learning? Nicki Slaugh, principal of Quest Academy, explains the concept of competency-based learning and how it differs from traditional education models. What are the common misconceptions about competency-based learning?

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Supporting Districts to Develop Inclusive Computing Pathways

ED Surge

Co-designed with six districts (from six different states) who have all developed their own CT pathway, the course adapts Digital Promise’s CT Pathways Toolkit , based on a three-fold process: plan, build and implement.

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How Competency-Based Learning Builds 21st-Century Skills

Defined Learning

Competencies, future-ready skills, and 21st-century skills all involve students doing something. For the students, these ideas represent the “how” to do something or the skills needed to navigate a situation.

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Driving Student Outcomes Through Competency-Based Learning

Defined Learning

Learn how Linday Unified School District, a rural school district located in California, created and implemented a competency-based, project-based learning system with the help of Defined Learning.

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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. is whatever and they think we need to completely rethink how we do.

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Can Personalized Learning Be Scaled to Ease Teacher Burdens and Close Achievement Gaps?

ED Surge

EdSurge: How can curriculum providers help schools address teacher burnout and reduce gaps in student learning? Smith: The modern classroom sits at the intersection of blended learning, competency-based learning and personalized learning.

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Why Mastery Based Learning is a Good Option

Ask a Tech Teacher

When I read this article about it, I got pretty excited. This could be a solution, if not for all students, at least for those who don’t excel under traditional teaching. What is MBL. ” .

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