KindlED

Episode 44: Mastery-based Learning

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Apr 23, 2024
This podcast discusses mastery-based learning, the risks of excessive screen time, essential features of educational technology, challenges of implementing mastery-based learning without technology, and the benefits of a mastery-focused approach. It explores the impact of technology in promoting mastery-based learning, the importance of personalized teaching methods, and optimizing screen time for effective learning in children.
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ANECDOTE

Empowering IEP Meeting Experience

  • Kaity shared a positive IEP meeting experience that involved her son who has ADHD and is gifted.
  • His team included him in decisions and removed busy work when mastery was demonstrated.
INSIGHT

Mastery Learning Meets Individual Needs

  • Mastery-based learning adjusts pace to each student's comprehension level.
  • This approach addresses the problem of many students feeling lost or bored in traditional classrooms.
INSIGHT

Traditional vs. Mastery Learning Cycle

  • Traditional schooling exposes all students to the same content at the same pace regardless of mastery.
  • Mastery-based learning repeats assessment until students prove understanding before advancing.
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