Introduction contextualising global flows of competency-based education: polysemy, hybridity and silences

AbstractMinimally invasive and robotic techniques have become increasingly implemented into surgical practice and are now an essential part of the foundational skills of training colorectal surgeons. Over the past 5 years there has been a shift in the surgical educational paradigm toward competency-based education (CBE). CBE recognizes that trainees learn at different rates but regardless, are required to meet a competent threshold of performance prior to independent practice. Thus, CBE attempts to replace the traditional “time” endpoint of training with “performance.” Although conceptually sensible, implementing CBE has proven challenging. This article will define competence, outline appropriate assessment tools to assess technical skill, and review the literature on the number of cases required to achieve competence in colorectal procedures while outlining the barriers to implementing CBE.

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Making sense of K‐12 competency‐based education: A systematic literature review of implementation and outcomes research from 2000 to 2019

The Journal of Competency-Based Education ◽

10.1002/cbe2.1228 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Carla M. Evans ◽

Erika Landl ◽

Jeri Thompson

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Outcomes Research ◽

Competency Based Education ◽

Making Sense ◽

Competency Based ◽

K 12

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Exploring Latent Topics and International Research Trends in Competency-Based Education Using Topic Modeling

Education Sciences ◽

10.3390/educsci11060303 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 303

Author(s):

Seungsu Paek ◽

Taehun Um ◽

Namhyoung Kim

Keyword(s):

Education Reform ◽

International Research ◽

Topic Modeling ◽

Modern Society ◽

Research Trends ◽

Competency Development ◽

Competency Based Education ◽

Competency Based ◽

Latent Topics ◽

International Research Trends

Recently, there has been growing educational interest in competency. Global organizations, such as the United Nations (UN) and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which are leading the discourse on education reform, are undertaking the lead in spreading awareness regarding competency education. Since 2015, the number of published articles on competency education has been rapidly increasing. This paper aims to provide significant implications for creating a sustainable future of competency education. A topic modeling method was used to empirically analyze latent topics and international research trends in 26,532 articles published on competency-based education (CBE). As a result of the analysis, 15 topics were derived, including “approach to competency development.” In addition, five topics including “learning skills” and “teacher training” were found to be hot topics with the increasing article publication. The rapidly changing modern society is calling for a transformation in education. We hope that the results of this study paves the way for further research exploring new directions for education, such as competency education.

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