A Closer Look At the Grading Rubric: Demonstration of Comprehension, Analysis, Evidence, and Engagement with Learning Resources.

NMI’s Midwifery Certificate Program uses a Competency Based Learning model, instead of a time-based model (which is what most higher education institutions use). This means that our education program centers the student’s experience and learning process, and measures progress based on competence or mastery of the material, instead of the length of time something is studied. 

To measure competence, we have created a detailed rubric that you see used for each module you complete. Instructors must be able to determine from your work that you have fully engaged with the material and thoroughly learn it. Here are a few tips to ensure you’re fully demonstrating what you’ve learned:

To read more about the characteristics and benefits of Competency Based Learning, check out this article.