Issues in Competency-Based Education

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What was the issue with the faculty at the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health when implementing competency-based education?

Faculty were not familiar with the new technology.

Faculty were not consulted during the development and adoption of the competencies. (correct)

Faculty were resistant to change in the curriculum.

Faculty lacked experience in teaching online courses.

What is the purpose of intermittently measuring student progress in competency-based education?

To provide feedback to students, instructors, and program directors. (correct)

To evaluate instructor performance.

To compare student performance across institutions.

To reduce the faculty's workload.

What is a common concern among faculties when adopting competency-based education?

Difficulty in measuring student success. (correct)

Financial constraints.

Inability to teach traditional courses.

Lack of resources for instructors.

Why is it essential to involve faculty in the development and adoption of competencies?

To reduce resistance to change. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of institutions when implementing competency-based education?

Grade inflation and completion. Signup and view all the answers

What should be the primary focus of competency-based education?

Providing a meaningful program. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of competency-based education?

Enhanced measurement of student success. Signup and view all the answers

What is the common barrier faced by institutions implementing competency-based education?

Faculty resistance to change. Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern of critics of Competency-Based Education (CBE)?

Loss of student-professor interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is a method of evaluation of competency in a systems-based practice?

Questionnaire before the module starts Signup and view all the answers

What is a weakness of the concept of competence?

It lacks a capabilities approach Signup and view all the answers

What is a means of identifying the student and their integrity in online CBE?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of adding a capabilities approach to the concept of competence?

To prepare students for a responsible life as citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern of professors regarding online CBE?

Decreased academic integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of CBE, according to critics?

Students may leave with a false understanding of the content Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of online CBE implementation?

A moot issue of academic integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Wheel of Competency Assessment?

Presenting quality criteria for competency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following authors discussed the transformation of university education towards pragmatism and competence-based education?

Bulajeva, Duobliene, and Targamadze Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of competency-based education?

To focus on student capabilities and competencies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following publications discussed the use of web-based modules to train and assess competency in systems-based practice?

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern for faculty in implementing competency-based education?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following studies discussed the effect of competency-based education on nursing education?

Gravina (2017) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the study by Hodges et al. (2019)?

Competency-based education in transitioning nurse practitioner students Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of competency-based education?

Improved student outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Competency-Based Education

Integrating competency-based education into curriculum raises issues such as grade inflation and completion, requiring careful consideration.
The University of Oklahoma College of Public Health encountered problems when introducing competency-based education, including lack of faculty consultation and understanding.

Barriers to Implementation

Faculty resistance due to lack of involvement in development and adoption of competencies, leading to lack of interest and understanding.
Inadequate measurement of competency due to unchanged course content.

Measuring Success

Competencies should measure student progress through intermittent evaluation methods for students, instructors, and program directors.
Measuring student success is a concern for faculty, but tools such as locking down computers and using cameras during tests can alleviate this issue.

Criticisms of Competency-Based Education

Critics argue that competency-based education leads to loss of student-professor interactions and fewer classes.
Students may leave with a false understanding of content due to competency-based scrutiny.

Capabilities Approach

The concept of competence has weaknesses, but can be overcome with the addition of a capabilities approach, which adds important life skills.
Capabilities approach focuses on developing responsible citizens, not just students.

Evaluation Methods

A method of evaluation of competency in a systems-based practice was created for students affiliated with Harvard Medical School.
This method includes a questionnaire assessing knowledge of patient care before the module starts.

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Description

This quiz explores the challenges and considerations of implementing competency-based education, including grade inflation and program completion. Based on the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health's integration of competency-based education into their curriculum.