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Insights from Aotearoa New Zealand: Credentialing Learning

April 19, 2019 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: college and career ready competency-based learning international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning proficiency-based

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

Wrap-Up on the New Zealand Series

December 31, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning international mastery-based personalized learning proficiency-based

There is so much more to share and so many stories from schools from New Zealand. But my time is up at CompetencyWorks. On to the next venture at LearningEdge!

For those of you thinking about learning about the education system in Aotearoa New Zealand,….. Read More

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Locations: New Zealand

How Competency-Based is New Zealand?

December 19, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning proficiency-based

This is the final article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here…… Read More

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Insights from Aotearoa New Zealand: Key Competencies

December 13, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning proficiency-based

This is the tenth article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

Aotearoa New Zealand offers so many insights and inspirations in our work to forge a personalized,….. Read More

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Insights from Aotearoa New Zealand: Defining Lifelong Learning

December 11, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: assessment building blocks of learning competency-based learning international lifelong learning skills mastery-based performance-based personalized learning proficiency-based

This is the ninth article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

Day by day,….. Read More

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Pt. England Primary: The Cherry or the Orchard

December 6, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: communication and community engagement competency-based learning international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning professional development proficiency-based

This is the eighth article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

As I wrapped up the conversation with Russell Burt,….. Read More

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Pt. England Primary: Gifting Language

December 4, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: communication and community engagement competency-based learning international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning professional development proficiency-based

This is the seventh article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

What a gift it was to enjoy a morning with Russell Burt at Pt…… Read More

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Pt. England Primary: Understanding Where Students Are

November 27, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning curriculum and instruction international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning professional development proficiency-based teachers and teaching

This is the sixth article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

In addition to the Learn,….. Read More

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Pt. England Primary: Manaiakalani, The Hook from Heaven

November 20, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning proficiency-based

This is the fifth article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

A little background before I describe Pt…… Read More

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Pt. England Primary: Creating a Culture of Respect, Belonging and Learning

November 12, 2018 by Chris Sturgis

Tags: competency-based learning growth mindset high school international mastery-based performance-based personalized learning proficiency-based school culture

This is the fourth article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.

Everything starts with the value of respect at Pt…… Read More

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Locations: New Zealand