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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Jon Bergmann is one of the pioneers of the Flipped Classroom.

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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

Neo LMS

Student autonomy in the classroom is important both for learners and teachers. Today’s educational technology makes it easier to support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond it. One of the most popular tools that achieve this goal is the learning management system (LMS). Flipped classes.

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Competency Based Learning: How Flipped Mastery Makes CBL Possible

Turning Learning On Its Head

During the 2007-2008 school year, Aaron Sams and I pioneered the flipped class model of education. Though the flipped class model proved to be an effective strategy in which we saw increases in student achievement and engagement, we only did the traditional flipped classroom for one year.

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14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

Competency-Based Learning. Competency-Based Education is something I’m hearing more and more about, which is neither bad nor good, but worth understanding more carefully. Video Streaming/ Flipped Classroom/eLearning Trends. Smarter Learning Management Systems. We shall see. An example?

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Why Middle Schoolers Thrive in a Self-Paced Classroom

Edsurge

Last summer, we, along with other members of the sixth grade teaching staff at our school, adopted the Modern Classrooms model. Similar to the flipped classroom, the model is an approach based on blended learning, self-paced instruction, and mastery-based grading.

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How to Bring ‘Mastery Learning’ to the Classroom

Edsurge

When I set that really high expectation that there’s no failing on any skill or concept, the whole classroom environment shifted, and it was more about learning and less about the grades. The flipped classroom allowed me to create this classroom environment. What does this concept of mastery boil down to?

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How Improving Student Feedback and Teaching Data Science Restored Our Classroom Culture

Edsurge

I came away from the institute eager to try inquiry-based instruction in my class during the 2015-16 school year. The switch to inquiry-based learning required a dramatic shift from teacher- to learner-driven instruction.

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