the Competency-Based Classroom Equitable, Individualized Learning in a PLC at Work ® “Jonathan Vander Els and Brian Stack have written the map for educators seeking to transform their schools into equitable, competency-based, next-generation learning environments. Their experience; their steady, practical guidance; and the many voices of fellow educators that populate this book make this a must-have resource for all transformation-minded educators.” —Andrew Calkins, Codirector, Next Generation Learning Challenges
“Change is often challenging, particularly when you set out to innovate on a century-old model of schooling. Unpacking the Competency-Based Classroom takes you deeper into competencybased learning and reveals additional details that elevate the work the authors started in their book Breaking With Tradition. Vander Els and Stack provide critical information for guiding educators’ transformative work.” —Denise Airola, Director, Office of Innovation for Education
“The authors expertly unpack the philosophy of competency-based education, providing a guide for what is necessary in instruction, assessment, grading, and support in the competency-based classroom. Their clear guidance along with practical templates, design rubrics, and practitioner perspectives makes this a must-read book.” —Ken O’Connor, Educational Consultant When implemented effectively, competency-based education promotes high levels of learning for every student. In Unpacking the Competency-Based Classroom: Equitable, Individualized Learning in a PLC at Work ®, authors Jonathan G. Vander Els and Brian M. Stack provide educators with a framework for transitioning to competency-based education at the classroom and school levels. The authors unpack how the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at Work process supports and organizes the large-scale shift to a competency-based system. Educators will discover how rethinking traditional policies and procedures, including assessment and instruction practices, in competency-based ways can advance continuous improvement, equity, student engagement, and individualized learning in their learning environments.
Discover how to make the transition to competency-based education to promote learning for all students
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Learn the role PLC practices and structures play in establishing competency-based classrooms and schools
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Study real-world experiences and insights from educators whose schools and districts have transitioned to competency-based systems
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Reflect with end-of-chapter questions to enhance their understanding of the material
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Receive reproducible templates they can easily use and adapt to fit their needs
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K–12 teachers and school leaders will:
UNPACKING THE COMPETENCY-BASED CLASSROOM
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