competency-based education
kom-PEE-ten-see BAYST ed-yoo-KAY-shun
kəmˈpiːtənsi beɪst ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənListen
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an educational approach that measures student progress and awards credentials based on demonstrated mastery of defined skills, knowledge, and competencies rather than seat time or time-based course completion; students advance when they can show they have mastered a competency regardless of how long it takes, allowing fast learners to accelerate and struggling learners to take additional time without penalty; competency-based education is widely used in vocational training, professional certification, and increasingly in higher education as an alternative to the traditional credit-hour system
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