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<snip>The model I am currently pursuing:
- define a set of "competencies," things people should be able to do
using their acquired knowledge
- each competency is assessed at seven different levels; concepts and
vocabulary, do under supervision, do independently, do in novel
context, mentor others, teach others, make an original contribution
- each competency is supported by 3-to-n (n usually less than ten)
"learning modules," the scope of which is roughly equivalent to the
material covered in a chapter or two of a typical textbook
- the set of modules associated with a specific competency are almost
always, multidisciplinary
- all learning modules are on-line, can be entirely self paced and
directed or involve both synchronous and asynchronous interaction with
instructors and peers.
- completion of all learning modules associated with a particular
competency results in level one assessment for that competency.
- the knowledge space is flat - meaning you can engage any learning
module at any time
- engagement with a learning module(s) is driven by actual work - a
real world project - on a "just-in-time" basis, i.e. you encounter a
problem and need some knowledge to solve that problem, so you engage
the appropriate learning module.
A last point - in my model, students spend 40 hours a week in a physical
studio - doing things, working with both peers and mentors
(professionals with lots of tacit knowledge to pass along) as well as
"faculty." "School" is totally virtual.
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