Virtual Learning Circle
Exploring personalized, competency-based learning
September 30 – November 8
Join us for a six-week virtual professional learning opportunity to explore personalized, competency-based learning—what it is, why the shift towards a competency-based approach is needed and action steps to help you get started on your systems transformation journey. Review and reflect on course materials at your own pace, planning for an estimated four to six hours per module.
What’s included:
- Three free on-demand learning courses
- Online community and periodic meetups with peers
- Tangible action steps, tools and resources
- Personal reflection guide and professional learning certificate
Learn at your own pace
Module 1: What is personalized, competency-based learning?
Explore the basic tenets of personalized, competency-based learning as a basis for systems change toward equitable outcomes for learners.
Module 2: Why personalized, competency-based learning?
Explore why learning is personal and should be personalized. Reflect on the purpose of education and articulate your personal why.
Module 3: Starting your journey.
Explore shifts in roles and mindsets for teachers, coaches and leaders and uncover strategies for early implementation.
Sample content from Module 1: What is personalized, competency-based learning?
Reflect with fellow educators
Choose virtual meetups that fit your schedule and share learning with fellow educators! Meetups will be facilitated by Ian McDougall, teacher and edtech coach at Yuma Union High School District.
Meeting schedule
October 7: 3:30 PM or 6:30 PM EDT
October 21: 3:30 PM or 6:30 PM EDT
November 7: 3:30 PM or 6:30 PM EDT
