[Ohiogift] mastery-based learning?

[Margaret DeLacy]

Friends:

Below is a link to and excerpt from a blog post on the "high flyer" blog jointly hosted by the NAGC and the Fordham Institute.

This article will also appear in the NAGC publication "Teaching for High Potential"


Mastery-based learning, is it good for gifted learners?

https://edexcellence.net/articles/mastery-based-learning-is-it-good-for-gifted-learners

Mastery-based learning, also called competency-based or proficiency-based learning, is a program of personalized, differentiated education where students’ progress is based on their successful achievement of learning objectives, rather than prescribed “seat time” in a specific grade level. Typically, these programs require students to demonstrate proficiency through frequent assessments before advancing to the next learning activity or objective. Several states, such as Iowa and New Hampshire, are currently exploring the implementation of competency-based education programs in their districts, which will improve educational opportunities for gifted children in the regular classroom—but only if administered properly.