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Where Competency-Based Degree Programs Work
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In a new report the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning describes various “showcase” models of competency-based degree programs, which are efficient at eliminating redundant coursework or unnecessary degree requirements. There are a variety of sound approaches to competency-based education, the report found, which ensure the quality of a degree by focusing on outcomes rather than the amount of time students spend on coursework. The council also encourages the use of student assessments, which can be used to measure students’ prior learning.
Read the Report: http://www.cael.org/pdfs/2012_CompetencyBasedPrograms
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Adult Learning, CAEL, Competency Based Learning, Educational Reform, Higher Education, LearningCounts.org, Prior Learning Assessment
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