Competency Based Learning is the system of instruction, assessment, grading, and academic reporting that demonstrates a students understanding. The goal is to ensure students have gained skills that are essential to life. If students fail to meet these skills, then they will receive academic support. Mostly used a the elementary level, competency based learning can be used in many forms. Not only is the strategy great for students, it can also help teachers understand their students better. Competency based learning can lead to smaller learning gaps, as it is an equitable form of learning. A critique to this method is the transition can be over burden to the teachers and staff.
