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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Jon Bergmann - Bio as Submitted. So pick either one.

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OPINION: Post pandemic, it’s time for a bold overhaul of U.S. public education, starting now

The Hechinger Report

After unprecedented learning loss, growing disparities in educational outcomes and overall public dissatisfaction, the time is right for an education overhaul. A decade ago, barely half of all states had policies in place that allowed for personalized, competency-based learning. We should ask no less of ourselves.

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How to do online learning well? A California district has some answers.

The Hechinger Report

On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. With about a day planning, [teachers] shift right into distance learning,” Rooney said.

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Are Your Students as Far Behind as Mine?

EdTechTeacher

I am not flipping my class per se anymore, but rather I am teaching using Mastery/Competency-Based Learning in my class. . Mastery Learning is defined as: An approach to classroom instruction that empowers every student at every level to progress with confidence. Learn more and register here!

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Are Your Students as Far Behind as Mine?

Turning Learning On Its Head

I am not flipping my class per se anymore, but rather I am teaching using Mastery/Competency-Based Learning in my class. Mastery Learning is defined as: An approach to classroom instruction that empowers every student at every level to progress with confidence. I really enjoyed this course this year.

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What If We Measured Learning Through Skills Gained, Not Time Spent in the Classroom?

Edsurge

Maybe he walks his younger siblings to their elementary school each morning, demonstrating a knack for caregiving. Leaders at the institution have found that its students do best learning together in cohorts and through lab-based courses, rather than “off on their own, learning independently, them and a screen,” Bettersworth explains.

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Why Middle Schoolers Thrive in a Self-Paced Classroom

Edsurge

These three key practices—blended learning, self-pacing, and mastery-based grading—not only support each student at their specific level, but also prevent misunderstandings or absences from compounding over the course of the year. When a student misses a concept, they can go back and revise before moving on.

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