Submitted by: Brenna at Ball State University After being on the other side of the teacher's desk for almost twenty years, I experienced a little bit of “study shock” when I re-entered the world of being a student in 2020. I had to quickly re-learn how to navigate my studying endeavors in a very different … Continue reading Statistics Study Tips for Smooth Sailing through Exams
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5 Study Tips from a Student Ambassador
Submitted by: Kayla at Butler Community College Between balancing school, a social life, work, family, clubs, and all our other daily activities, it can be easy for students to become overwhelmed. However, a great way to ease some of that stress is to focus on creating better study habits for yourself, that way you’re using … Continue reading 5 Study Tips from a Student Ambassador
7 Reasons to Implement Competency-Based Learning
Competency-based learning is a natural approach for in-person, online and hybrid classrooms, and it is the de facto choice for many higher education institutions. Competency-based learning, often called mastery-based learning, insists on subject mastery. It provides students with the opportunity to learn in a more personalized way and educators with the ability to ensure standards … Continue reading 7 Reasons to Implement Competency-Based Learning
Defining Competency
[Originally published on Inside Higher Ed] Competency-based education is enshrouded in mystery, but the U.S. Department of Education and regional accreditors are getting closer to defining these programs, according to Paul Fain's "Defining Competency." Both the Department of Education and the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions have built a framework for assessing and approving competency-based … Continue reading Defining Competency
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