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Introduction
Throughout the history of education, there have been three different approaches to
curriculum development: content-based approach, objective-based approach, and
competency-based approach. Each method is suitable for a specific stage of national
educational development and unique to the educational mission of each institution. Thus,
educational administrators and teachers must understand the essence of each approach to
apply it effectively. Each approach has its own characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses,
making it essential to comprehend and choose the correct method for curriculum
development.

Competency-based curriculum is a method that focuses on developing learners'


competencies. This approach, also known as outcome-based education, has been researched
and widely discussed globally since the 1990s and is now an international educational
trend.

2. Analysis of Competency-Based Approach in Higher Education Curriculum Development


Competency-based education aims to develop learners' competencies. It ensures the output
quality of education, achieving the goal of holistic development of personal qualities and
focusing on the application of knowledge in practical situations, thus preparing learners
with the skills to solve problems in life and their careers.

Unlike content-oriented curricula, competency-based programs focus on describing the


quality of outputs, considered the “final product” of the learning process. With this
approach, quality management shifts from controlling the “input” to controlling the
“output,” i.e., the learning outcomes.

Table: Comparison between Content-Based Curriculum and Competency-Based


Curriculum... (Content of the comparison table goes here)

3. Diagram of Higher Education Curriculum Development Process


Step 1: Analyze training needs and define context... (Details for each step follow in a similar
structure)

4. Conclusion
Competency-based education allows managing quality based on specified outcomes.
However, if applied without sufficient attention to content, it may lead to fundamental
knowledge gaps. Understanding the pros and cons of this approach will provide valuable
insights for adjusting and choosing suitable teaching methods for different learners, offering
feedback to management in curriculum design and implementation.

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