This is a method of instruction where the focus is on the role of feedback in learning. Furthermore, it refers to a category of instructional methods which establishes a level of performance that all students must “master” before moving on to the next unit (Slavin, 1987)
What is mastery based learning?
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The responsibilities for learning are changing for these two groups in Mastery Based Learning.
Who are the students and the teachers?
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Mastery Based Learning starts with a desire to shift to this kind of approach to learning.
Where is a more student based approach to learning?
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Mastery Based Learning promotes learning anytime and anywhere, shift in learning responsibility, and student engagement as benefits to this group of people.
Who are the students?
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These group of people takes a more guiding approach to learning so as to foster the individual growth of students.
Who are the teachers?
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Mindset, passion about a subject, effective feedback, and a sharing of responsibility are elements of this type of learning.
What are elements of profound learning?
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Mastery based learning provides these strategies to help combat problems such as laziness, lack of motivation, time management, and procrastination.
What are variety of activities, planning, and self-assessment?
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Mastery Based Learning promotes a better understanding of the needs of individuals and learning styles in the classroom, gives a chance for more personalized feedback, and the opportunity to make more personal connections with students as benefits to this group of people.
Who are the teachers?
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These people will receive more comprehensive feedback and a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their students.