Competency-based Education

Pat Trotter – KDEBarren River Area P-16 Council Meeting

August 28, 2013

This?

Or This?

It’s time to make the leap to a competency-based system

Based on

mastery of

content and skills

Anywhere, Anytime Learning

Project-based learning is not necessarily COMPETENCY-BASED learning

Students receive timely, differentiated support based on their individual interests and learning needs

Fosters creativity

Supports Talent Development

It requires a culture shift

Competency-based education systems should include out-of-school programs.

“The more a student exhibits curiosity, which is rooted in interest, the more he or she can focus on, bring effort to, and engage in meaningful tasks”Expanding Minds and Opportunities

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brit-morin/what-is-the-maker-movemen_b_3201977.html

http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/09/wireds-chris-anderson-todays-maker-movement-is-the-new-industrial-revolution-tctv/

The Maker Movement

Innovate to Learn Institute

October 28-29, 2013Lexington, KY

Hosted by the University of Kentucky

Supported by KDEKeynote speaker: Dr. Gary Stager

“Dr. Stager is one of the most courageous voices on the educational landscape today. He fights tirelessly to wake up the slumbering forces that guard the traditional fortress of “one size fits all” education. Gary’s presentations to educators around the world bring standing ovations – for his engaging, practical presentations packed with actual examples of great ed tech learning, along with his wry comedic style and provocative calls to action.”Peter H. Reynolds, award-winning author, animator and speaker.

Co-author ofInvent to Learn

Contact:Pat.trotter@education.ky.gov502.564.4201