COMPETENCY-
BASED LEARNING
A S A N I N N O VAT I V E
TEACHING METHOD
How can we ensure that education focuses on
mastery and skill development rather than just
completion of tasks?
Competency-Based Authentic and Applied
Assessments: Learning Experiences:
Example: In a nursing class, instead of Students can benefit from personalized learning
assessing students solely on their ability to pathways that involve selecting elective courses
memorize medical terminology or procedures, or research topics tailored to their career
competency-based assessment might focus on aspirations. For example, professors facilitate
their practical application of nursing skills. hands-on activities such as case studies,
Assessments include tasks like patient debates, and group projects, allowing students
assessments, medication administration, and to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world
communication in simulated clinical scenarios. scenarios. This approach encourages active
This approach ensures students possess both learning, fosters critical thinking skills, and
theoretical knowledge and practical skills prepares students for success in their chosen
essential for nursing practice. fields.
BACKGROUND
• "Competency-Based Learning is an approach to education that focuses on mastery
of specific skills or competencies rather than completion of courses or grades."
• "In traditional education, students often progress through courses based on time
spent rather than mastery of content, leading to gaps in understanding."
• "As educators, we recognize the need for a more personalized and flexible
approach to learning that focuses on individual student growth and achievement."
KEY COMPONENTS OF CBL
Clear Learning Flexible Experiential
Objectives Progression Assessment
CBL begins with well- In CBL, students CBL employs
defined learning goals advance through assessments like
and competencies, material at their own collaborative problem-
outlining what pace. This flexible solving challenges, or
students need to know approach real-world internships
and be able to do. accommodates where they gain
individual learning practice+readiness.
needs.
RESOURCES OF CBL
Project-based activities
Digital learning resources
Competency-based textbooks
Online tutorials and activities
Peer-to-peer learning communities
ELEMENTS AND SKILLS
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