Oct 2026· Industry & higher education· 1 citation· 51 references
Abstract
Competency-Based Education is increasingly promoted in higher education to strengthen competency development and alignment with professional demands, yet its implementation remains challenging in resource-constrained contexts. This study explores how CBE is adapted in Tunisian higher education through an exploratory qualitative study involving nine PhD-holding university instructors across six academic fields. Findings show a gradual, discipline-sensitive adoption, initially in entrepreneurship and soft skills and subsequently in technical fields such as finance and statistics. Despite resources, time, technological, and organizational constraints, instructors combine competency-oriented practices with traditional teaching, resulting in a context-sensitive hybrid form of CBE. This adaptive process is structured around five interrelated factors: competency-aligned pedagogical design; adapted and differentiated learning; continuous assessment, feedback and remediation; a reconfigured teacher role; and the strategic mobilization of digital and professional resources. The findings highlight the need for institutional support through professional development, digital infrastructure, competency-tracking tools, and phased policy measures to promote sustainable CBE implementation.
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This paper examines how innovative pedagogical models can support quality learning within resource-constrained higher education, contributing to inclusive and transformative education. The study examined students’ experiences, outcomes, and participation barriers through the Multi-competence Learning (MCL) programme, a...
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Competency-based education (CBE) has gained increasing attention as an approach that seeks to move education beyond the transmission and reproduction of disciplinary knowledge toward the development and demonstration of integrated capabilities. This paper examines the competency-based approach in education by exploring...
