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Establish a Competency-Based Approach to Teaching and Assessment

Shifting to a competency-based curriculum allows educators to revolutionize education by replacing traditional, ineffective systems with a personalized, learner-centered approach. Throughout the book, the authors explore how the components of professional learning communities (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.

This book will guide you in establishing competency-based education for student-centered learning:

• Evaluate the qualities of true competency-based schools and the flaws in traditional schooling.
• Consider the foundational role that PLCs have in establishing a competency-based approach and promoting learning for all.
• Gain tips for successfully implementing student-centered practices for learning competencies and performance assessment and grading.
• Explore real school experiences that highlight the processes and challenges involved in moving from traditional to competency-based school structures.
• 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