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Learning ExperienceCompetency-Based
Plan with a Competency-Based Approach
Design meaningful and aligned assessments that truly measure the desired learning outcomes
Single Course: $100Type: Online
Duration: 10 hours
Course Modules
Modules will include videos, lessons, reflection activities, checks for understanding, additional resources and a performance task to apply what you learn.
Module 1:Introduction
Answer what is competency-based learning, why is it important and how I can design performance-based assessments to make learning more?
Module 2:Define levels of proficiency
Design a learning experience with clear learning outcomes and defined levels of proficiency (rubrics).
Module 3:Design backwards
Design backwards, starting from essential questions and desired learning outcomes aligned to appropriate summative assessments.
Module 4:Emphasize the iterative process
Focus on high expectations for achievement while providing feedback and opportunities for practice, revision, and improvement.
Module 5:Reflection
Reflect on practices.
Course Competencies
Plan with a competency-based approach
I design backwards, starting from essential questions and desired learning outcomes aligned to appropriate summative assessments.
Emphasize the iterative process
I maintain a focus on high expectations for achievement while providing feedback and opportunities for practice, revision, and improvement.
Define levels of proficiency
I co-create rubrics with learners that clearly define the desired learning outcomes of the learning experience and what “proficiency” looks like.
Course Enrollment
- 1 year of access to the course in the Thinkific platform
- Access to an online community of learner-centered educators.
- Access to team members available to answer questions within 48 hours.
- Certificate of completion upon finishing course
Questions? Email learning@learnercentered.org
