A Handbook for Personalized Competency-Based Education: Designing Instruction and Assessment to Meet Individual Student Needs

This essential handbook, co-authored with Michael D. Toth, provides educators with a comprehensive guide to implementing personalized competency-based education (CBE). It delves into the fundamental principles of CBE, offering practical strategies for designing instruction and assessments that are tailored to meet the unique needs and learning paces of individual students. From establishing clear learning targets and developing robust assessment systems to fostering student agency and managing mixed-ability classrooms, this book equips teachers with the actionable tools and theoretical grounding necessary to create truly personalized learning experiences. Robert J. Marzano's prolific contributions to educational research and practice are consistently marked by a focus on evidence-based strategies and actionable frameworks. *A Handbook for Personalized Competency-Based Education* stands as a prime example of his dedication to improving teaching and learning by translating complex educational theories into practical, implementable solutions. Its inclusion on a list of his best books is warranted due to its direct relevance to current educational reform movements emphasizing student-centered learning, its clear and accessible approach to a critical pedagogical shift, and its capacity to empower educators to build more effective and equitable learning environments.