[Ohiogift] mastery-based learning?

[smarantz at columbus.rr.com]

Hmmmm.... I am struggling with understanding and accepting mastery based learning as a positive strategy for serving gifted students.  

Is learning just about working through a list of linear objectives?

If you take away collaboration, creativity, and complexity, I think you are missing key components of a quality education.   And I believe that gifted students need more than just a quick pace through material.

I would be interested in having more discussion on this topic if list serve readers would like to respond.

Susan Marantz
GIS Maryland Elementary School
Bexley

---- "(Mary Collier) via Ohiogift" <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu> wrote: 
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> Should have/could have been done a hundred years ago.  There should be no excuses these days with all the technology.
> Mary Collier
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> Friends:
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> 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.
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> This article will also appear in the NAGC publication "Teaching for High Potential"
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> Mastery-based learning, is it good for gifted learners?
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> https://edexcellence.net/articles/mastery-based-learning-is-it-good-for-gifted-learners
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> 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.
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