More of my thoughts on this idea of competency based learning: break the student learning outcomes (SLO’s) into 3 distinct sections:
(1)
Delivery of Material – This can be done in (a)
the form of online resources within and outside of Blackboard (videos, lecture
recordings, etc.) and (b) the form of lecture series (learning sessions)
focusing on specific SLO content – there are some SLO’s that cross courses, so
why “teach” them to each different group. For example, courses that all deal with MS Office Software. If they share a common
SLO, then they can share the material delivery as well. These learning sessions
do not have to be 50 minutes or 1:15; they are as long as it takes to deliver
the material. A schedule, of course, would have to be provided in advance.
(2)
Assessment of Student – This does not have to be
done by the same person who delivered the material. In fact, why not have the
checks and balance? The assignments are assessed by faculty credentialed for
the SLO of each of the courses. Using the same example above, the student would
attend a learning session where they learned to create tables. Then s/he would
create the tables in MS Word (or the appropriate word processor) and submit them to the appropriate faculty member for
assessment.
(3)
Student Support – Here’s where lab space and
tutors come in. We need to have the ability to provide support for students in
two ways: (a) tutoring and content assistance in order to help students better
understand the material in order to successfully complete the assessment. (b)
General student support – someone the student can go to for anything. This
person would also contact the student if they are not attending (participating)
and/or not submitting assignments (assignments that are submitted and need help
improving are taken care of in 3a).
It is certainly a different view.
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