In competency-based education, the focus is on the mastery of knowledge and skills and the rigorous assessment of those competencies. Advancement is not based on the number of weeks in a classroom or the number of credit hours earned, but on performance-based assessments. In this episode, Dr. Bheda interviews Dr. Charla Long, the Executive Director for the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), to explore the challenges and benefits of this big idea. Listen as we discuss: Evolution of competency-based education Differences between time-based approaches and competency-based approaches Benefits to institutions, faculty members, learners, and employers The importance of “backward design” to identify competencies and develop the learning journey that will lead to mastery The use of data analysis to personalize education and foster student attainment The Competency-Based Education Network’s quality framework and program design principles Results achieved by institutions that have implemented competency-based programs 

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