Competency Based Learning

Competency Based Learning & curriculum

Fostering Real-Life Skills and Knowledge
in the School Curriculum

As we reflect on the concept of learning, we can’t help but see it as a continuous journey – a state of perpetual growth and development.

Learning doesn’t end when the school day is over or exist only on the pages of a textbook; it extends beyond, intertwined with real-life experiences. As such, it becomes evident that a modern school curriculum should go beyond promoting mere standards.

It should cultivate a diverse range of skills that are not only applicable, but crucial in navigating the complexities of the real world.

A school curriculum should be constantly reviewed to represent a combination of the past and future centered around the present: the only moment that each student is experiencing school.
By opting for a curriculum focused on the development of competencies and skills, the possibilities of working in a meaningful and contextualized structure increase. We always start from the students’ interests and pedagogical development needs to plan their learning experiences, with no pre-established route for skill development, which should be experienced at all grade levels, in a transdisciplinary manner.
By tracking and monitoring the development of competencies such as: resilience, metacognition, self-confidence, and self-management throughout the students’ lives, the school becomes a place for creating bonds, healthy social-emotional development, and an environment conducive to the development of empathy, cooperation, and self-regulation.

What we will see next is based on extensive research and analysis of different curricular structures from various organizations and countries.

In the links below you can deep dive into what other countries and organizations are working on when it comes to innovative curriculum design.

  • Center for Curriculum Redesign
  • The Learning Compass proposed by the Future of Education and Skills 2030 project by OECD.
  • The Finnish Curriculum is a worldwide reference for its education system which is based on principles of equity, individualized learning, and a holistic approach to education. The focus is on nurturing well-rounded individuals who can think critically, solve problems, and participate actively in society. The Finnish curriculum is less centralized and more flexible compared to many other education systems. It grants teachers a high degree of autonomy in designing their lessons and tailoring them to meet the needs of their students, which prioritizes developing students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills rather than solely focusing on standardized testing.

How do you envision your curriculum design?

Common Core
Next Generation Curriculum
Habits of Success
Life Readiness Skills
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals

The World Economic Forum Skills

Resources

Check this page if you would like to consult and/or read the competencies and skills in detail.

Click here to learn more about the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Click here to learn more about the World Economic Forum 15 skills of “Future of Jobs”.

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