Is the Creation of Competencies Unnecessary Work?
What is a competency? Many people say competencies are what students are to know and be able…
Making the Transition: 150 Years in the Making
Prior to moving into the nitty-gritty of competency writing, I would like to preface with a couple of…
Are Colleges Dictating How We Record Student Learning?
Why do we continue to use grades to record student understanding? What does a letter tell us…
Growing CBE in Iowa
In Iowa, we know how to grow things. Plant the seeds, add a little sunshine and pretty…
Competency-Based Education: Learn From My Follies
I had a conference with a parent this morning. I love meeting parents and talking with students,…
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say
Are we all talking about the same thing when we say competency-based education? This question first occurred…