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What is Competency Based Learning

Chapter 89
Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society
This type of learning is different than traditional models of learning. Instead of being enrolled in classes, led by a professor, learners progress through modules independently. Once the learner demonstrates mastery of the skill he or she can advance to the next learning segment.
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Exploring Assessment of Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes in Online Higher Education
Bernice Bain (Southern New Hampshire University, USA)
Copyright: © 2014 |Pages: 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6046-5.ch089
Abstract
Online education has grown to more than 6 million students with an average age of 33 years old (Kolowich, 2012; Selingo, 2012; Sheehy, 2012). Research indicates online programs are part of many institutions' strategic planning initiatives. Institutions are undergoing increased scrutiny from accrediting bodies, employers, and adult learners. To remain competitive and valid in this changing environment, a significant issue for leaders of online higher education institutions is how to effectively assess online cognitive learning outcomes, such as critical thinking. Adding to the challenge of online assessment of critical thinking is the contextual nature of critical thinking and two differing approaches to assessment. Leaders of online higher education institutions should seek a critical thinking assessment that is based on a theoretical framework of Transformative Learning and Adult Learning Theories. This is explored in this chapter.
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Chapter 203
Robots in Education
A system of learning which represents a dynamic mixture of knowledge, understanding, capacity and ability. The competencies are measurable outcomes of learning and hence can be evaluated at the end of the process.
Published in Chapter: Robots in Education; From: Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence
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A Project-Based Learning Approach: Developing Mathematical Competences in Engineering Students
Framework for learning systems that seek to document that a learner has attained a given competency or set of competencies necessary to assure a successful life in market labor and society.
Published in Chapter: A Project-Based Learning Approach: Developing Mathematical Competences in Engineering Students; From: Handbook of Research on Driving STEM Learning With Educational Technologies
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