Competency-Based Practices
Factors for Successful Implementation
Access thirty years of field-tested strategies from the original pioneers of competency-based education. These authors are multi-level implementers—from the classroom to the district office—revealing the eight factors that impact successful implementation while ensuring system alignment and teacher clarity.
Master competency-based education with thirty years of research
Thirty years of real-world classroom experience define this comprehensive guide to competency-based education. Robert J. Marzano leads a group of pioneer educators and researchers who share lessons learned from decades of implementation. Each chapter provides practical strategies for proficiency scales, flexible pacing, and leadership lessons to help schools move beyond traditional grading, prioritize mastery, and increase student agency and success.
K–12 teachers and school leaders can use this book to:
- Enhance understanding of competency-based education principles and practices
- Implement strategies for fostering a growth mindset among educators and students
- Align educational practices with a shared vision to promote equitable learning outcomes
- Develop clear communication plans that engage and inform all stakeholders
- Transform assessment practices so every learner can demonstrate mastery and success
Additional Information
Product Code: BKL084
ISBN: 9781965768020







