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Competency-based Education. Pat Trotter – KDE Cumberland River Area P-16 Council Meeting August 16, 2013. “I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.” Socrates. This?. Or This?. It is time to step into the Competency-based Education arena. Anywhere, Anytime Learning.
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Competency-based Education Pat Trotter – KDE Cumberland River Area P-16 Council Meeting August 16, 2013
“I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.” Socrates
It is time to step into the Competency-based Education arena.
Learning outcomes = competencies that include application and creation of knowledge.
Students receive timely, differentiated support based on their individual interests and learning needs
Based on mastery of content and skills
The education-to-employment system fails for most employers and young people. McKinsey Report
Innovate to Learn Institute October 28-29, 2013 Lexington, KY Hosted by the University of Kentucky Supported by KDE Keynote speaker: Dr. Gary Stager
Co-author of Invent to Learn “Dr. Stager is one of the most courageous voices on the educational landscape today. He fights tirelessly to wake up the slumbering forces that guard the traditional fortress of “one size fits all” education. Gary’s presentations to educators around the world bring standing ovations – for his engaging, practical presentations packed with actual examples of great ed tech learning, along with his wry comedic style and provocative calls to action.” Peter H. Reynolds, award-winning author, animator and speaker.
Contact: Pat.trotter@education.ky.gov 502.564.4201