Competency-Based Education | Origin: ED206
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Teaching in the Lab and Shop Environment --> Competency-Based Education
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Competency-based learning is a way to measure a student's learning and progress throughout the course.
I've learned that different teaching style apply to different students. Each student is an individual and should be treated as such.
I learned how CBE can be used to teach, as well as its difficulties. Each student will respond differently to this style of teaching.
In this lesson, I learned the importance of competency learning.
It is critical that the students have a proper learning environment and live instruction for best results
It is important to make sure students stay engaged and motivated to make sure they get the most out of the program.
The cognitive domain deals with recall, recognition of knowledge, and development of intellectual skills. The affective domain addresses changes in interest, attitude, and values. Finally, the psychomotor domain addresses motor skills and manipulation.
Competency based learning is a student centered educational approach.
Following the advised methods for laboratory setup and management positively impacts student engagement and focus.
Competency is hard to base as indicated, some students dont understand the objective. plan to run into different obstacles for students and be able to adjust.
Competency based education is not exact. The student will be able to demonstrate skills in a subjective manner
Competency based education must be personalized, tailored and learner specific.
It is important that students know what is expected of them and have them properly participate in order for them to fully grasp the lesson content.
A CBC curriculum is vital in the developement of the individual.
One of the key things I learned about competency-based education (CBE) is that it focuses on students demonstrating mastery of specific skills and competencies rather than simply completing a set amount of class time. This approach is especially effective in lab and shop environments because it aligns closely with the hands-on nature of technical and workforce education.
In a welding lab, for example, students must be able to safely operate equipment, read welding symbols, and consistently produce quality welds that meet industry standards. Competency-based education allows students to progress once they have demonstrated these skills, while providing additional practice and support for those who need more time to achieve mastery.
I intend to apply this approach by developing clear performance objectives, using industry-based rubrics, and providing students with regular feedback on their progress. I also want to incorporate more opportunities for students to assess their own work and identify areas for improvement. This will help create a learning environment where the focus is on skill development, safety, and job readiness rather than just completing assignments.
Overall, I believe competency-based education helps ensure students leave the program with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to be successful in the welding industry
In this module, I've learned that competency-based learning in the shop setting is detrimental to the learning and development for future industry workers to learn and grow at their own pace in their craft mastery.
Competency-based education is individualized, focused on student outcomes, providing clear goals and standards for measuring achievement, and flexibility. It is a student-centered educational approach.
Competency based learning objectives fit in with Bloom's Taxonomy. I took a screenshot of the verbs to make my objectives stronger.
Competency-based education focuses on students mastering specific skills at their own pace rather than just completing time-based assignments. I use this in my culinary classes by assessing students based on demonstrated skills in the kitchen, making sure they can actually perform each task before moving on.
