Individualizing Student Learning with Competency-Based Education

Today’s ever-changing world requires teaching approaches that will effectively equip students with the skills they need to succeed. It is no longer enough to recite specific facts and figures. Employers need employees who can problem-solve, analyze, effectively communicate, and demonstrate technological literacy. Instead, schools must consider the skill sets students need to navigate the future. Traditional systems of education that focus on graduation credits earned rather than mastery of skills are no longer adequate. In this dynamic environment, competency-based education offers students the opportunity to cultivate these skills.