competency-based education: out with the new, in with the old?
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Presented by: Sally M. Johnstone, PhD - Vice President for Academic Advancement, Western Governors University; Dr. Larry Banks - Provost, Daymar Colleges Group, Competency Based Education Consultant, Wonderlic Assessments; and Anne Gupton, L.P.C., N.C.C. - Counselor and Associate Professor, Mott Community College Date Recorded: 10/3/2014 The idea of competency-based education has steadily gained traction in the media, but its appropriateness in the educational arena remains questioned. How does this drive critical thinking? Should we measure learning based on the application of existing knowledge, or the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge?TRANSCRIPT
Competency-Based
Education
Building a ThinkNation
Agenda
Why competency-based education?
Implementation
Challenges
Guest SpeakersSally M. Johnstone, PhDVice President for Academic AdvancementWestern Governors University
Larry Banks, PhD, Competency Based Education Consultant, Wonderlic Assessments Provost, Daymar College
Anne Gupton, L.P.C., N.C.C.Counselor and Associate ProfessorMott Community College
Why Competency-Based Education?
What is competency-based education?Benefits Examples
Flips time/mastery relationship
Students progress at own pace, receive personalized support accelerate based on previous experiences/learning abilities
Outcomes vs Competencies
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Learning Objectives
Instructional Process
Learning Resources
Learning Outcomes
Competency
Benefits of Competency-Based Education
Implementation Strategy
FormsPrinciples of DesignStandards & Accreditation
Design Principles
1.Degree reflects robust and valid competencies.
2.Students learn at a variable pace and are supported in their learning.
3.Effective learning resources are available to students anytime and are reusable.
4.Explicit process for mapping competencies to courses/learning outcomes/assessments.
5.Assessments are secure and reliable.
From: Johnstone, S.M. & Soares, L. (2014) Principles for Developing Competency-Based Education Programs. Change Magazine, March/April
Standards & Accreditation
Challenges
Shift in academic cultureFinancial aid eligibilityFaculty/student approachLearning support systems
Standards/Policies
MindTap & & Mott Community College
“Who’s at risk?”
“Where is the class having trouble?”
“Where do I stand?”
“How do I compare to my classmates?”
What can I do differently?
For further information about CBE:
www.CBEinfo.orgComing October 15, 2014
Questions?