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Is competency-based learning the next big thing in school reform?

eSchool News

In a typical Georgia school, kids like Sean Prisk would have to abide by a kind of classroom speed limit, forced to learn at the same pace as others his age. Sean entered Locust Grove Middle School as it was implementing “competency-basedlearning, which tailors schooling to each child’s ability.

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She Hired Me! Betty Shiver, the woman who convinced me to become a teacher

The CoolCatTeacher

We discuss hiring, inspiring, and having conversations that inspire people to change and improve their classrooms. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. But also, I just remember for example, when Flat Classroom happened.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

There’s more on the GED, that very old competency-based learning exam, in the research section below. Good thing no school would be stupid enough to put one of these devices in a classroom or dorm. children who don’t receive any vaccines has quadrupled since 2001.” Go, School Sports Team!