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Competency-based learning
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<p>Competency-based learning or competency-based education is a framework for teaching and assessment of learning. It is also described as a type of <a href="/facts/Education/WIwsQKF9">education</a> based on predetermined "competencies," which focuses on outcomes and real-world performance. Competency-based learning is sometimes presented as an alternative to <a href="/facts/Grading_in_education/749BBt0h">traditional methods of assessment</a> in education. </p>