Reference: Office of Ed Tech. (2020, October 23). Let's talk competency-based education. Medium. Retrieved November 16, 2022, from https://medium.com/@OfficeofEdTech/lets-talk-competency-based-education-b30d171a5841
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Let's talk about Competency Based Education (CBE) Models, to see if it's a right fit for you.
How will I know if I am passing?
Are CBE models completed as a class? What if I'm not on the same grade level as my peers?
According to the U.S Dept. of Education, "CBE models holds many benefits for students.
Yes, that's correct. You would see all your modules on an application like Canvas and Google Classroom.
Benefits include: "Seat time" is minimal,allows you to progress at your own pace, place, and time to show your mastery of content before moving onto the next level, and it is aligned with State Standards and Learning Targets. CBE models are customized to each student, so it benefits those who may be a grade level behind (2020).
What are the benefits?
I'm understanding it as CBE models is like an online-school program.
The U.S Dept. of Ed. wants to give access to every student. Through CBE models, students can have "greater online learning, Dual-enrollment/early college experience, Project-Based learning, and Community-Based learning" (2020).
With the help of "state leaders, districts, schools, and other organizations, students will be able to use CBE models to receive culturally relevant teachings in real world skills, engagement, and...
CBE models "value mastery over seat-time" (2020), which means you don't have be in the classroom all the time to complete courses. You could work on them at home...
learning from the community" (2020). CBE models closes the equity gap for providing technology access to every student.