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Shifting to a competency-based curriculum allows educators to revolutionize education by replacing traditional, ineffective systems with a personalized, learner-centered approach. Throughout the resource, the authors explore how the components of PLCs promote the principles of competency-based education and share real-world examples from practitioners who have made the transition to learner-centered teaching. Each chapter ends with reflection questions readers can answer to apply their own learning progression.

By reading this book, K-12 administrators, school leaders, and teacher leaders will: ?
?Evaluate the qualities of true competency-based schools and the flaws in traditional schooling.
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?Consider the foundational role that PLCs have in establishing the competency-based approach and promoting learning for all.
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?Gain tips for successfully implementing student-centered practices for learning competencies and performance assessment and grading.
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?Explore real school experiences that highlight the processes and challenges involved in moving from traditional to competency-based school structures
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?Access reproducible school-design rubrics appropriate for the five design principles of competency-based learning.

Grades:

K-12

Author(s):

Brian M. Stack & Jonathan G. Vander Els

Publisher:

Solution Tree

Year:

2017

Pages:

248 pp

Media/Binding:

Softcover

iSBN:

9781943874897