Using Communities of Practice to Identify Competencies

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Author(s): Mambo G. Mupepi (Grand Valley State University, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 11
Source title: Handbook of Research on Competency-Based Education in University Settings
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Karen Rasmussen (University of West Florida, USA), Pamela Northrup (Bigger Picture Strategy, USA)and Robin Colson (Tallahassee Community College, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0932-5.ch008

Keywords: Education / Higher Education / Information Science Reference

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While there is currently a significant amount of work being done to promote competency-based education (CBE), many efforts are focused on the design, development, administration, and technology of CBE programs. Yet CBE programs will be successful only if they begin with an accurate and comprehensive identification of required competencies and the key performance indicators (KPI) necessary for effective instructional planning and assessment. This continues to be an area of ongoing debate in competency-based education, particularly in regard to the identification of 21st century competencies and those that reflect higher-order thinking skills. This article suggests that communities of practice (COP) can be integral partners in the effort to identify competencies, establish levels of proficiency that support common divisions of labor within industries, and distinguish the novice from the expert.

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