Critical Questions about Competency-Based Education: An Interactive Learning Dialogue with Experienced Practitioners

Wednesday, October 01, 2014 | 5:30PM–6:20PM | Meeting Room W308A/B
Session Type: Professional Development
What is and what isn't competency-based education? What are the most pressing challenges in areas of CBE curriculum/assessment design, technical infrastructure, marketing, student support, business processes, and policy? Whether your institution is considering or already implementing CBE, this collaborative learning session will provide the opportunity to discuss your most important questions related to developing and delivering CBE programs. We'll begin by sharing an overview of progress made by national CBE initiatives, then move quickly to interactive work groups focused on key questions from the audience facilitated by experienced colleagues at various stages of CBE.


OUTCOMES: Identify key topics and questions related to CBE in different stages of development * Apply learning about CBE-related opportunities and challenges to your institution

Presenters

  • Stacey Clawson

    Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

  • Laurie Dodge

    Provost, University of Massachusetts Global

  • Charla Long

    Consultant & Founding Dean, CBE Partners

  • Mike Offerman

    Consultant, Offerman Consulting

  • Jim Selbe

  • Rick Staisloff

    Senior Partner, rpkGROUP