Traditional Education Versus Competency-Based Education

What is the difference between traditional learning environments and competency-based education? Differences can be seen in six core areas:

• School culture
• Learning progression
• Learning pace
• Instruction
• Assessment systems
• Grading Policies

Our chart illustrates the differences between a personalized, competency-based approach and a more traditional approach to education. Can you imagine how the differences in these core teaching and learning elements empower educators and students?