The Rise of Competency-Based Education: A Deconstructionist Analysis

Authors

  • Kris Magnusson University of Calgary
  • John Osborne University of Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11575/jet.v24i1.44270

Abstract

In this paper, the authors present a deconstructionist perspective of Competency-Based Educational (CBE) technology. First, the historical context for CBE growth is traced with an emphasis on political and philosophical considerations. This context is then used as a focal point for identifying the mechanisms of power and knowledge that form the constituent elements of CBE technology. The authors conclude with a discussion of the impact of the implementation of CBE technology at the personal, institutional, and social levels.

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Published

2018-05-16

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (1990)

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