Mastery-Based Learning – Community of Practice
Mastery-Based Learning Community of Practice
Led by Keith Hjelmstad and Medha Dalal
Monday, November 3, 2025 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Zoom
Mastery-based learning is traditionally viewed as a system wherein students move on to the next topic only upon demonstrating mastery of the previous one, often in an asynchronous format. However, in a university setting with fixed semesters, how can we leverage the benefits of mastery-based learning? Last year, we launched a faculty Community of Practice focused on Mastery-Based Learning (MBL) to explore how we might apply mastery-based assessment strategies with principles of transparency, and student success. This year, we’re building on that foundation. Faculty will share what they’ve implemented in their courses, reflect on what worked (and what didn’t), and collaboratively address the challenges of putting MBL into practice.