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Flexible Learning: Examining a Competency-Based Program
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, , Angelo State University, United States

EdMedia + Innovate Learning, in Amsterdam, Netherlands Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC

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Abstract

To meet student needs, flexible education programs need to be developed. One type of flexible program is a competency-based program, which allows students to consider prior knowledge and focus on the skills and knowledge needed for specific employment. A competency-based program was developed for students to earn a Texas Superintendent certification. This paper will discuss the development of that course and examine the curriculum and instructional strategies employed.

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Livengood, K. & Self, R. (2018). Flexible Learning: Examining a Competency-Based Program. In T. Bastiaens, J. Van Braak, M. Brown, L. Cantoni, M. Castro, R. Christensen, G. Davidson-Shivers, K. DePryck, M. Ebner, M. Fominykh, C. Fulford, S. Hatzipanagos, G. Knezek, K. Kreijns, G. Marks, E. Sointu, E. Korsgaard Sorensen, J. Viteli, J. Voogt, P. Weber, E. Weippl & O. Zawacki-Richter (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (pp. 692-696). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved February 27, 2021 from .

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