Competency-based Education

Pat Trotter – KDECumberland River Area P-16 Council Meeting

August 16, 2013

“I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.” Socrates

This?

Or This?

It is time to step into the Competency-based Education arena.

Anywhere, Anytime Learning

Allowing students to move at their own pace

Learning outcomes = competencies that include application and creation of knowledge.

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

Based on

mastery of

content and skills

Fosters creativity

Supports Talent Development

The education-to-employment system fails for most employers and young people. McKinsey Report

It requires a culture shift

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