Courses
The program is designed specifically for the growth and strength of students. Competency in each module will be evaluated and graded based on the predetermined criteria for the module. Students use portfolios to show work completed for each course. Since much personal judgment goes into evaluating a portfolio, each module uses rubrics for clarity and consistency.
The program is structured such that each of the 16 courses has four (4) modules. Every module focuses on a specific ministry competency. Each course under the CBMT program has four (4) modules that address specific desired outcomes.
Portfolios help to show the outcomes because they
Show Skill and Goal-Setting Abilities
Aside from achieving competency as a whole, students also pick up on specific skills along the way, which can be evaluated in the portfolios. Students can also partner with their mentors to set goals for improvement in the areas they might be struggling with.
Demonstrate Growth Over Time
The mentor/coach can tell whether a student is improving based on the quality of their work over time. Providing meaningful feedback every step of the way is the best way to ensure continuous improvement.
Identify Strengths and Weaknesses
Evaluation of students' portfolios helps to highlight particular strengths and weaknesses. This way, students can focus their energy on improving their weaknesses.
Track Development of Competency
A portfolio is sequential, which is vital for tracking the level of competency achieved. The module is considered complete only when the relevant competency has been fully achieved.