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Assessing competency in CBE involves practical, performance-based evaluations. These methods include:
Learners complete real-world projects that demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge in practical situations.
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Learners compile evidence of their work over time, showcasing their progression and mastery of skills.
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Learners engage in simulated tasks or role-play exercises to demonstrate their skills in controlled environments.
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Learners present their work or perform tasks in front of peers or educators to prove their competency.
The competency framework serves as the backbone of CBE, outlining the specific skills and knowledge learners must demonstrate. It is designed to be:
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To design effective competency-based learning (CBL), especially Micro-Credentials, you can follow these key guidelines:
• What: Clearly identify and describe the specific competencies students will demonstrate. A competency should represent a measurable skill or practice, not just knowledge.
• Research-Backed: Use research-based competencies to ensure they align with academic and industry standards. Competencies should focus on what students can do rather than what they know.
• How: Develop or select a specific key concept through which students will demonstrate their competencies. These methods should be practical, widely applicable, and grounded in research. For example, students might demonstrate their competency through problem-solving, project-based assessments, or real-world applications.
• Ensure the methods include actionable steps that students can follow to display their proficiency.
Break down each method into detailed steps or components. This section should include:
• Key elements or practices students must follow.
• Suggest strategies for implementing these methods. Offer clear, step-by-step guidance so students can effectively demonstrate competency.
• Example: If you're teaching teamwork skills, one method component could include “collaborative problem-solving”, with examples of how students should engage in group activities to meet this competency.
• Use current research to back up the selected competencies and methods. This ensures that the skills being assessed are relevant and credible.
• Cite at least three pieces of research in APA or MLA format that support why this competency is important and how students can achieve it.
Curate a list of resources to support students in mastering the competency. These resources could include:
• Lesson plans, academic papers, videos, or tutorials that help students understand and practice the competency.
• Ensure accessibility, so students can quickly access these materials.
Assessment Requirements: Design assignments or tasks where students must submit work demonstrating their competency. These tasks should be:
• Manageable in size for both students to submit and for assessors to evaluate.
• Focused on demonstrating competency through actions, such as projects, videos, or portfolios.
Evaluation Rubrics: Create clear rubrics that define three performance levels
• Yes: Full mastery of the competency.
• Almost: Partial mastery but needs refinement.
• Not Yet: Does not yet demonstrate competency.
Ask students to reflect on their demonstration of competency. Reflection helps assess deeper understanding and how students plan to apply their skills in real-world contexts.
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