Abstract:
1 Dr. Joshua Manduku1, Dr. Hellen Sang2
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY (IJREP)
An International Peer Reviewed Journal
http://ijrep.com/
Vol.7 Issue 2
2021
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Innovative Pedagogies in Competency Based Learning:
A Critical analysis between the Traditional and the CBC Curriculum
Dr. Joshua Manduku1, Dr. Hellen Sang2
University of Kabianga, P. O Box 2030-20200, Kericho, Kenya
Email jmanduku@kabianga.ac.ke1, sanghellen@yahoo.com2
Article Info:
Article Received 07/05/2021
Accepted on: 27/05/2021
Published online: 08 /06/2021
Abstract
In basic terms, Competency Based Education (CBE) means that, instead
of focusing on grades and yearly curriculum schedules, the main focus
is placed on how competent each student is in the subject. This means
that students can only move forward when they can demonstrate
mastery of concepts. Competency based education and personalized
learning really go hand-in-hand. By personalizing the learning
experience for each individual student, teachers ensure that each student
has full mastery before they can move forward. This way, the goal of
equity is achieved: students move forward at their own pace but
everyone in the class achieves mastery. Competency based education
gives a clear focus on preparing students for the next stage of their life,
whether it be college or a career.
This paper was based on library research where literature concerning the
CBE curriculum was reviewed. The paper seeks to look at the major
differences between the CBE curriculum and the traditional curriculum
in reference to its structure, learning outcomes and grading. It will also
look at the pros and cons of the CBE curriculum and conclude by
highlighting the Six main principles of CBE the main focus being the
21st century skills which are communication, creative thinking, critical
thinking and problem solving, social responsibility, positive personal
and cultural identity and personal awareness and responsibility.
