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How to start a Mastery/Competency-Based Learning Class

Turning Learning On Its Head

Mastery Learning is hard work - really hard work! I believe that the most important part of having a successful Mastery Learning class is how it is structured and communicated to students. Students need to be bought into the idea, and they need to take ownership of their learning. Students Not Learning Well from Pre-Work.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals.

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Are Your Students as Far Behind as Mine?

EdTechTeacher

Guest Post by Jon Bergmann (Keynote of the Mastery Learning Summit on Oct. I am not flipping my class per se anymore, but rather I am teaching using Mastery/Competency-Based Learning in my class. . Their curricular materials only need to be tweaked to deliver the content via the best practices of mastery learning.

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Are Your Students as Far Behind as Mine?

Turning Learning On Its Head

I am not flipping my class per se anymore, but rather I am teaching using Mastery/Competency-Based Learning in my class. Mastery Learning is defined as: An approach to classroom instruction that empowers every student at every level to progress with confidence. Challenges to Mastery Learning. Learn More.

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