Competency-based education works by identifying the specifics things that someone needs to be able to learn and to do in order to earn a degree (or pass a course) and then allows students to move forward as soon as they have demonstrated that they have mastered the expectations.
Benefits of CBE.
Flexible:
CBE is also flexible in that it allows students to enter a program at any level where they are given credit for previous experience.
Self-paced:
Moving as slow or fast as they wish, students are able to complete a degree when they are ready. This is a huge benefit for independent and adult learners who may be working towards a degree around other schedules.
Engaging:
CBE also promotes individualized learning and accommodates a variety of learning styles, making it a truly personalized experience. This experience increases engagement because the content is tailored to each student and more relevant.
Affordable:
CBE programs are offered online and leverage technology, operating costs are eliminated resulting in lower tuition fees.
Skills-based:
One of the key benefits of CBE is that learning centers on real-world skills and competency development. Programs are designed around competencies that are needed for a particular career ensuring that the material is relevant. The outcome is that students are workplace ready and have expertise in their chosen fields.
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