As a field, we haven’t done enough to make sure that mastery-based learning is paying off for students in the long run. Thanks to Mastery Collaborative and author Joy Nolan for taking the time to check in with alumnae. This post based on interview with alums from MC Living Lab School Urban Assembly Maker Academy and all images originally appeared at Mastery Collaborative on December 19,….. Read More
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One of the key features of a competency-based system is a transparent framework of learning. Every school making the transition takes the time at some point in their transition process to build shared understanding of either a competency framework or the state standards. (Please note: Many schools do this right a way which can be helpful but it also leaves room to think that competencies are just a different word for standards…… Read More
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Locations: New Zealand
There are lots of reasons to go to New Zealand. The beauty of the country is well known. Their national effort to create a multi-cultural nation that fully respects and embraces the Maori community as well as Pasifika and others is inspirational. And their system of education, as well as their boldness in revamping it over the past 30 years,….. Read More
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Locations: New Zealand
This post part of a series on the University of Maine at Presque Isle originally posted at CompetencyWorks in 2016.
One of the most fascinating discussions that was woven throughout my day at the University of Maine at Presque Isle was about the potential (and issues) of deeper alignment with high schools…… Read More
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Locations: Maine
This post is part of a series on the University of Maine at Presque Isle originally posted at CompetencyWorks in 2016.
During my visit to University of Maine at Presque Isle, I had the chance to meet with Scott Dobrin, an Assistant Professor of Biology,….. Read More
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Locations: Maine
All the photos of students actively engaged in learning were used in the original blogs on CompetencyWorks. They are courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action.
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