Competency-based education (CBE) is a learning approach centered on students demonstrating mastery of skills and knowledge applicable to real-world contexts, rather than mere memorization. The model emphasizes equitable support, clear learning objectives, and various assessments to track progress, ensuring that each student receives the necessary help for their individual learning paths. CBE is increasingly popular in education as it fosters meaningful experiences and encourages students to take ownership of their learning journey.

1. Competency Based
Education(CBE)

2. Table Contents
Definition
Introduction
Principles of Competency Based Education
Pros of Competency Based Education
Cons of Competency Based Education
Conclusion
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3. Definition
Competency-based education (CBE) is an
approach to learning that focuses on the
student’s abilities and abilities to apply
knowledge and skills to real-world contexts. This
approach focuses on mastery rather than
memorizing material, with the goal of preparing
students for life after formal education.
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4. Introduction
• In CBE, students are challenged to apply
their knowledge and skills to meaningful
problems, and their progress is tracked
throughout the program.
• Competency based education gives a
clear focus on preparing students for the
next stage of their life, whether it be
college or a career.
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6. Principles of Competency
Based Education
Equity is set before all else
• Equity does not mean giving each student
the same thing as everyone else. Instead,
it means giving each student what they
need to reach the same end goal.
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7. Principles of Competency
Based Education
Classes emphasize measurable
competencies that help build skills for life
• Competencies must be defined in advance
and set as learning objectives for each
student.
• Rather than just testing for head knowledge,
competencies focus on the practical
understanding that a student has of the
subject.
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8. Principles of Competency
Based Education
Transparency helps students take ownership
• What is the end goal for each student in a
particular class?
• The answer to this question shouldn’t only
be available to teachers.
• The learning objectives that are set for the
class (and the school as a whole) should
be clear to both students and parents.
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9. Principles of Competency
Based Education
Students get the support they need
individually
• This is where teacher availability comes into
the picture. In a competency based education
environment, students should have a
framework to understand how long they
should work on a problem before asking for
help, and when in the class time they can
approach the teacher.
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10. Principles of Competency
Based Education
Teachers assess for growth and mastery
• Assessments come in many shapes and
sizes. Here are three types of assessments
that are especially useful for competency
based education:
• Formative assessments
• Authentic assessments
• Digital content assessment
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11. Principles of Competency
Based Education
Students move forward when they
demonstrate mastery
• By including regular assessments and
data-based progress reporting, teachers
understand where each individual student
is in the learning process.
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13. Conclusion
 Competency-Based Education (CBE) is an
increasingly popular approach to learning in the
Early Years Care and Education sector. This
approach enables educators to create
meaningful, active, and purposeful learning
experiences for children and encourages students
to take control of their own learning. Ultimately,
Competency-based learning provides students
with the tools and skills they need to become
successful lifelong learners..
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