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preeti jasnani February 22, 2023 No Comments

Advantages of Lifelong Learning for the Younger Generations

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The need for lifelong learning” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1635493248036{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]The last few decades have seen the learner evolve into the current Gen Z or iGen learner, and the learning process itself has undergone a lot of change – from a very linear and one-dimensional approach, which was fairly formal and assumed to last us a lifetime, to a very social, informal way of learning. Today, the shelf life of knowledge/information, and therefore our skills, has reduced considerably and so learning has to be continual, making the benefits of lifelong learning even more important. Thus developed the concept of lifelong learning.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”The talent marketplace today – the future of work” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1622086470015{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Traditionally, learning is associated with formal education at school, college, or university.  Formal education and the resulting qualifications are important to get a good career start; however, acquiring new skills and reskilling to meet the current market demand and maximizing opportunities, is as important! Businesses today are preparing for jobs that don’t exist. The talent needs of an organization are changing. The gig economy and the increasing skills gap have had a severe impact on the talent marketplace.  Not only is it hard to attract and source quality talent, but it is also difficult to keep them engaged for a reasonable tenure while controlling costs. Increased digitization and globalization have led to extreme flexibility when it comes to hiring new talent. Having only a set of skills is no longer enough as companies prefer part-time, project-based, independent resources or freelancers more than ever before. The focus is shifting from qualification-based to skills-based jobs.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”So, what are the traits of the future worker?” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1635493274602{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Undoubtedly, the jobs of the future will be defined by new tools, including AI, AR/VR, Big data, IoT, and the like, which in turn necessitates the skilling and reskilling of the workforce on these new and emergent technologies. However, what would also be crucial for people participating in the future of work is to know how to collaborate with these new artificially intelligent and automated systems. Their attitudes, behaviors, and most importantly their mindset and ability to adapt to change will set them apart from the automated systems. [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Emotional and Artificial Intelligence will be at duel” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1635493290505{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Additionally, a thorough understanding of the domain in which the functional expertise is being applied, through the lens of emerging trends & technologies, would be incredibly valuable as more and more organizations will look for talent who can understand and solve their business problems. The need would be to build teams with domain expertise – people who can speak the domain language, ask relevant questions, and understand the business goals completely. At Hurix, we look at the future worker to have a T-shaped personality, with deep skilling in the specific area of expertise overlaid with domain expertise on one hand and the other, the right-brained abilities to think creatively and be emotionally intelligent enough to adapt to an ever-changing world.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Is it only professional though?” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1635493305270{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Lifelong learning is not just for a professional uplift; it enhances the learners’ understanding of the world around them, provides more and better opportunities, and improves the quality of life.  Lifelong learning is a process of gaining knowledge and new skills throughout life for personal or professional fulfillment Lifelong learning helps create a positive attitude to learning both for personal and professional development Lifelong learning can be formal or informal, directed or self-paced Lifelong learning can also be indirect – through conversations, unexpected lessons learned, relationships, and even travel [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Advantages of lifelong learning” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1635493320578{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Helps discover new interests Learning new skills can open up new opportunities and possibilities. Learners may develop an interest in an area that they never explored before. Continuous learning fuels creativity and innovation, helping learners use their knowledge and skills in meaningful ways. Builds confidence through mastery Lifelong learning is mostly a voluntary initiative taken by the learner. The willingness to learn something new and excel at it is what makes learning effective. Pursuing a course, a new skill, or a hobby willingly encourages them to not only complete the course but also master it. Helps learn practical skills The mandatory courses and learning programs aside, lifelong learning teaches us practical skills. A school or college does not teach learners about every skill required in life. However, there are online platforms that offer a range of courses across subjects such as business, arts, health, personal development, and more. Concepts such as taxes, handling finances, or improving communication skills, computer skills, etc., can be learned through such online mediums.  Improves chances for job mobility Job mobility is one of the main factors that influence learners to continue learning. Equipping oneself with new technologies and the latest skills sought by the job market improves the chances of getting better job opportunities. Engaging in lifelong learning helps learners stay competitive in the labor market. Improves adaptability  Learning something new might seem like a challenge at first. However, post the academic years, learners will always have to upskill themselves with the latest skills and software. Incorporating a culture of lifelong learning at educational institutions will acclimate the learners to adapt to new technologies easily. It will increase their confidence to adopt new skills.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”In conclusion” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1635493351193{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Lifelong learning is not a concept that can be enforced upon learners. But, it can be encouraged from a young age to motivate learners to pursue learning for self-development and growth. Educational institutions can align their

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Competency Based Education
preeti jasnani February 21, 2023 No Comments

How does Competency Based Education Prepare Students for Employment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In recent years, competency-based education (CBE) has garnered much focus from universities and colleges worldwide. One of the main reasons for its popularity is an improved chance of employability for students. Other factors such as affordability and its flexible structure ensure that this is not just a passing trend. Competency-based learning facilitates career development since there’s a great emphasis on mastering skills than merely completing credits in a program. Based on the preferred or chosen field of study, students channel all their attention into perfecting their competencies and becoming employable in the future. In a competency-based program, learning outcomes are what determine the success and not the number of classroom hours. Until they demonstrate the proficiency needed for their domain, they cannot progress to a higher level. That said, a great perk of competency-based learning is that students can proceed at their own pace. This blog explores how CBE prepares students for employment in detail.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How is Competency Based Education (CBE) different from traditional learning?” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1623250024044{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]The conventional model of learning differs from competency-based learning in various aspects, including the structure, learning outcomes, and grading: Structure: In the former time-based model, the curriculum or structure is set in advance. Each student is required to move forward even if they have not fully mastered the relevant skills. On the contrary, CBE focuses on individual capabilities and supports students in their learning journey until they are proficient in their field of study. Learning outcomes: Memorization is how learning outcomes are achieved in the traditional model, while competency-based education prioritizes a deep understanding of the concepts through application. This way, students develop an attitude to become life-long learners, a necessary trait that’s required throughout their professional lives. The goal is not just to “pass the test” but develop the skills and capabilities specific to their domains. Grading: Behavior, assignments, and test scores determine the grades in the traditional learning approach. On the other hand, competency-based learning scores are evaluated based on each student’s performance levels without any bias. Educators use creative and personalized assessments to check each student’s progress. Listed below are some of the attributes and skills used to judge the performance of students: Critical thinking and problem solving Empathy and global stewardship Curiosity and imagination Oral and written communication Resilience and grit Vision for the future Agility and adaptability Self-regulation, hope, and optimism Initiative and entrepreneurialism Collaboration across networks Without a doubt, these are highly desirable attributes in an employee and make students employable for the future.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What do educators think about Competency Based Education (CBE) ?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1623250036039{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]The advantages of competency-based learning have greatly impacted educators and higher education learners alike. This model has shattered the belief that learning must happen within a classroom and should be time-bound. Instead, it transforms students into life-long learners. Moreover, it focuses on personalized learning, demonstration of mastery, and research-based learning. In 2018, the American Institutes for Research and Eduventures conducted a survey called the National Survey of Postsecondary Competency-Based Education (NSPCBE). Its findings suggest that nearly 95% of institutions surveyed showed interest in CBE activity. The respondents reported that improving learning outcomes is their biggest motivation for adopting competency-based learning. Apart from that, 55% of them regard this program as a means to improve opportunities for nontraditional students. The statistics only highlight the fact that educators feel positive about this skill-based approach.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Factors that improve students’ employability” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1623218370690{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]This section explains the main features of competency-based education that shape the students’ future by enhancing their employability. 1. Building skills for life In competency-based education, the learning objectives are the competencies to be developed by the student. Instead of just knowledge, the emphasis is on understanding the practical aspects of the domain. The school leadership defines these competencies in advance that primarily include: Comprehension of key concepts Ability to apply knowledge Dexterity of relevant skills When students apply for their first job, they don’t have any experience. However, these skills can tremendously increase their chances of getting hired. 2. Taking ownership of work The goal of each class shouldn’t just be available to teachers. Instead, both parents and students should be clear about the learning objectives. Before starting the class, students must know: What they will learn How mastery is defined How they will be evaluated With an end goal in mind, students tend to take more responsibility and accountability for their education. For instance, to design a small garden, they need to apply the skills learned in math class. When learners understand the need and objective, they take ownership. As a result, they become better learners, which is a key attribute required in an employee. In any organization, employees need to be able to upgrade themselves and use their new skills to better themselves and contribute to their organization. 3. Preparing for real-world experience Competency-based education (CBE) offers a way to look beyond just accomplishing grades. Gaining real-life skills is what’s in demand these days. The goal of competency-based education is to groom students to become future leaders in their field. Irrespective of the faculty chosen, including healthcare, engineering, writing, etc., students can truly become experts in their field and use their knowledge in the companies they’re hired in. On the other hand, a tangible experience is what’s missing in traditional learning. 4. Developing a culture of learning Another great feature of competency-based education (CBE) is that it’s purpose-driven. A vibrant culture and a clear purpose are its very foundation. Moreover, it’s a perfect blend of relationships, opinions, and values – something that is quite desirable in any organization. Competency-based education promotes a culture of learning and empowers a distributed leadership.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Conclusion” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1623218471720{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Competency-based education allows students to learn and

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competency based curriculum
preeti jasnani February 20, 2023 No Comments

A Comprehensive 7-Step Process to Design a Competency-Based Curriculum

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let’s start with what is competency-based curriculum! Competency-based learning is a well-known approach to education that primarily focuses on the student’s demonstration of their desired learning outcomes as central to the overall learning process. It is largely based on the premise of a student’s progression through the curriculum (as their competencies are proven) at their speed, pace, depth, and other similar parameters. Rather than just focusing on what learners are expected to learn in terms of traditionally defined subject content, a competency-based model of curriculum design emphasizes the various complex outcomes of a learning process such as skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be applied by learners. Also Read: Reasons to Invest in Custom Scenario-based eLearning[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Benefits of competency-based learning” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1616739535352{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text] The approach is flexible as learners can move at their own pace Supports students with diverse literacy levels, knowledge backgrounds, and other related aptitudes Students are far better prepared with the necessary skills to succeed as adults Allows students to take responsibility for their education [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Steps to develop a competency-based curriculum” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1616739621034{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Designing various components of competency-based curriculum is largely about creating varied opportunities for students that allow them to demonstrate important skills in authentic contexts. The process of competency-based curriculum design typically involves the following steps – 1. Development or identification of general competencies The first step in developing this kind of curriculum is to identify and map the general competency areas using a wide range of sources of information and techniques to collect them. These competencies offer a framework based on specific performance outcomes to develop a curriculum and measure performance. The sources you can use include subject matter experts, high-performing students, educators, online textbooks, articles, and other resources. The techniques that you can use include focus groups, surveys, readings, and observations.  Although each student has their own unique set of competencies, in general, these competency maps are created by observing and interviewing top-performing students so that their performance can be captured as a list of core competencies (knowledge and abilities). 2. Organizing competencies into specific themes  In the next step, you have to define specific competencies in each general area. Developing an accurate and precise description will make the next steps much easier in the process of curriculum development.  To be able to fully define a competency, reflect thoroughly on its composing elements. For instance, for public speaking, consider both delivery (body language, voice) and content (language, persuasion, organization). At this point, also consider the following questions to help you frame your goals around a competency-based curriculum – What are the broad advantages of competency-based learning and why are these important? What are the specific benefits it can offer your institution? What are some of the unique goals of your institution around this? How will you measure the success of this initiative for your institution? What is the content required to support the development of the specific competency in the curriculum? What are the instructional strategies and methods that are most effective in developing the competency? 3. Establishing criteria for performance For each of the competencies, create the standards or rubrics by which you can measure the competence. Make sure to describe several levels that define positive and negative competence at this step. This will help you gauge the effectiveness of the curriculum and find out what works well and what doesn’t for the learners. 4. Creating learning experiences Once you have defined competencies and criteria for outcomes, think about how students will demonstrate these skills via learning experiences. There are multiple ways to demonstrate these skills, so make sure that the products of the assessment – the students’ work – are varied and interesting. The ideal way to recognize a competency-based learning experience is to thoroughly look at the work the students produce and the learning environment in which they produce it. For instance, teachers and students use the identified competencies and outcomes to engage in regular, open reflection on learning. The idea here is to empower students to be real learning designers. Allow them to use the rubric to design a learning experience where they can demonstrate the learning outcomes and give them the responsibility of the planning, execution, and presentation of their work for assessment.  5. Assessing competency A successful competency-based curriculum will enable students to apply and execute knowledge, skills, and abilities desired by the industry in general.  To bridge this gap between industry and academia, there is a need for a structured process of connecting KSAs to assessment. When assessing competencies, you need to address two important questions including –  Have the students acquired the specified competencies by the end of the program? If yes, was this acquisition of the competencies a result of the program? You need a variety of assessment methods here for assessing the program-level competencies including formative and summative assessments as well as self-assessment. 6. Evaluating the effectiveness of the curriculum As the curriculum gets implemented and students begin to develop their competence in various areas, there will be a lot of likely changes. It is, therefore, important to evaluate the curriculum’s efficacy to deliver competence, refine it to better meet the desired goals, and then repeat the process to ensure ongoing effectiveness.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”In conclusion” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1616739767161{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]A relatively modern approach to learning design, competency-based learning is gaining rapid popularity among educational institutions since it shows a definite improvement in job-oriented skills for students.  By identifying the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary for achieving success in any industry or occupation the students choose to pursue, the approach can be used to develop and evaluate a competency-based curriculum. It ensures that students are better prepared to face work-related challenges later in life. Apart from helping students develop and demonstrate mastery over a topic, a competency-based curriculum also builds a

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