Competency-Based Education Challenges and Benefits

Sal Khan discusses the current educational system where students are promoted grade to grade without mastering concepts. He suggests considering a competency-based system and invites viewers to share their thoughts. Selected participants will join him in a Google Hangout on October 1 to discuss further.

What is the main issue with the current educational system as mentioned by Sal Khan?

• Students are not given enough exams.

• Students are promoted without mastering concepts.

• Students are not promoted to the next grade.

• Students have too much homework.

What is a potential benefit of a competency-based system?

• Students receive more homework.

• Students have fewer subjects to study.

• Students learn at their own pace.

• Students can skip grades easily.

What is a challenge of implementing a competency-based system?

• It reduces the number of school days.

• It is more expensive.

• It requires more teachers.

• It demands personalized learning paths.

What platform is used for the upcoming discussion on competency-based learning?

• Google Plus

• Microsoft Teams

• Zoom

• Skype

When is the Google Plus Hangout scheduled?

• October 1

• November 1

• December 1

• January 1