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Translating Competency Standards into a Competency-Based Curriculum: A Guide to

Identifying Module Content


Introduction
A competency-based curriculum (CBC) is a framework that focuses on student learning
outcomes rather than instructional time. It is designed to ensure that learners acquire the
specific skills and knowledge required for a particular job or academic level. The foundation of a
CBC lies in competency standards, which outline the specific abilities and knowledge a learner
must demonstrate.
Understanding Competency Standards
Competency standards are detailed descriptions of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs)
required to perform a specific job or academic task. They typically include:
● Performance criteria: The specific standards that must be met to demonstrate
competency.
● Range of variables: The different contexts or situations in which the competency can be
applied.
● Essential knowledge and skills: The underlying knowledge and skills needed to meet
the performance criteria.
Translating Competency Standards into a CBC
To translate competency standards into a CBC, educators must follow a systematic approach:
1. Analyze the Competency Standards:
○ Identify the core competencies: Determine the essential competencies that
underpin the desired learning outcomes.
○ Break down the competencies: Divide each competency into smaller, more
manageable sub-competencies.
○ Assess the complexity: Evaluate the level of difficulty and the prerequisite
knowledge required for each sub-competency.
2. Design the Curriculum Structure:
○ Modular approach: Organize the curriculum into modules, each focused on a
specific competency or group of related competencies.
○ Learning outcomes: Develop clear and measurable learning outcomes for each
module, aligned with the competency standards.
○ Sequence the modules: Determine the logical order of the modules, considering
prerequisites and dependencies.
3. Identify Module Content:
○ Essential knowledge and skills: Identify the specific knowledge and skills
required to achieve the module's learning outcomes.
○ Learning activities: Design a variety of learning activities, such as lectures,
discussions, simulations, and hands-on exercises, to facilitate the acquisition of
knowledge and skills.
○ Assessment strategies: Develop assessment tasks that align with the learning
outcomes and performance criteria, including formative and summative
assessments.
Example: Translating a Digital Literacy Competency Standard
Competency Standard:
● The learner will be able to use digital tools to access, evaluate, and create information
effectively.
Module Content:
Module 1: Digital Literacy Basics
● Learning Outcomes:
○ Understand the concept of digital literacy
○ Identify common digital tools and their functions
○ Develop basic computer skills
● Content:
○ History of computers and the internet
○ Parts of a computer and their functions
○ Operating systems and user interfaces
○ Basic computer operations (file management, searching, browsing)
Module 2: Information Literacy
● Learning Outcomes:
○ Evaluate the credibility of information sources
○ Use search engines effectively
○ Cite sources appropriately
● Content:
○ Types of information sources (primary, secondary, tertiary)
○ Evaluating websites for credibility
○ Effective search strategies
○ APA or MLA citation styles
Conclusion
By carefully translating competency standards into a well-structured CBC, educators can ensure
that learners acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen field.
This approach promotes student-centered learning, flexibility, and the development of real-world
competencies.

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