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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. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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How to start a Mastery/Competency-Based Learning Class

Turning Learning On Its Head

One resource you may want to pick up is my new book, “ The Mastery Learning Handbook: A Competency-Based Approach to Student Achievement ,” It comes out in October 2022. Video 5: Setting up Your Interactive Notebook. . What do you think? How can I support you as you start out your school year?

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Are Your Students as Far Behind as Mine?

Turning Learning On Its Head

I am not flipping my class per se anymore, but rather I am teaching using Mastery/Competency-Based Learning in my class. Mastery Learning is defined as: An approach to classroom instruction that empowers every student at every level to progress with confidence. I get to learn at my own pace. Learn More.

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Are Your Students as Far Behind as Mine?

EdTechTeacher

I am not flipping my class per se anymore, but rather I am teaching using Mastery/Competency-Based Learning in my class. . Mastery Learning is defined as: An approach to classroom instruction that empowers every student at every level to progress with confidence. I get to learn at my own pace. Learn More.

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Accelerating Mastery Learning Through AI

Turning Learning On Its Head

I knew that Mastery/Competency-Based Learning was what I was passionate about, so in the 2019-2020 school year, I went back into the classroom to implement Mastery Learning. My students were learning at a higher level, and the mastery approach mitigated many of the learning gaps caused by the pandemic.