Competency-Based Learning Articles

Competency-based learning was a popular topic at the WCET conference this year; below for your reading pleasure are a few recent articles explaining and discussing this approach.

“Disrupting the Space-Time Continuum: Competency-based Learning Explained” by Gillian Seely (11/6/13)
From Pearson’s Teaching & Learning Blog:
http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/blog/channels/online-blended-learning/disrupting-the-space-time-continuum-competency-based-learning-explained/

“Profiles of Students in Competency-Based Programs” (11/8/13)
From Inside Higher Ed:
http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2013/11/08/profiles-students-competency-based-programs

“New courses stress competency to meet workforce needs” by Ellie Ashford (11/18/13)
From Community College Daily:
http://www.ccdaily.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/New-courses-stress-competency-to-meet-workforce-needs.aspx

“Adding Competency to Community” by Paul Fain (11/19/13)
From Inside Higher Ed:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/11/19/group-two-year-colleges-work-western-governors-university-try-competency-based

Enjoy the holidays and see you back here next year!

Competency-Based Model of Course Design

This article, “Competency Loves Company,” discusses Northern Arizona University’s plan to work with Pearson in co-developing online degree programs based on a “competency-based” model.   

In the CCCOnline Community, we welcome your thoughts about this model or any related issues.

(Article published in Inside Higher Ed, 7/11/12)