876 Ind. Admin. Code 2-10-8

Current through December 25, 2024

Section 876 IAC 2-10-8 - Competency and instructional levels

Authority: IC 25-34.1-2-5

Affected: IC 25-34.1-5

Sec. 8.

(a) Each major topic established in 876 IAC 2-12 through 876 IAC 2-14 has been assigned a "competency and instructional level" in order to assist the instructor in determining the appropriate relative emphasis and instructional methods for such topics. In some instances where subtopic should be afforded significantly greater or lesser emphasis than that indicated by the level assigned to the major topic under which it is listed, such subtopic has been assigned a different level which applies to that subtopic only.

(b) Competency and instructional levels have been assigned based on the relative importance of the topic and the degree of knowledge or skill needed by real estate brokers with regard to the topic. Instructors are REQUIRED to comply with the assigned competency and instructional levels (and special notes to instructors) when teaching this course.

(c) As used in this section, "competency" refers to the knowledge/ability level expected of students with regard to a particular topic, while the term "instruction" refers to the depth of instruction and the instructional methods which should be utilized.

(d) Shown below are the four (4) competency and instructional levels used in 876 IAC 2-12 through 876 IAC 2-14 and the meaning of each. Level 1 is the lowest level and Level 4 is the highest.

Level 1

Competency: Student should have a general familiarity with topic.

Instruction: Instructor should discuss topic generally; do not cover in depth.

Level 2

Competency: Student should have a good basic knowledge and understanding of topic.

Instruction: Instructor should cover topic in some moderate depth, using examples (as appropriate) to reinforce ideas, principles, and practices. Coverage should be sufficient to assure that students have a firm grasp of the basic facts, principles, and practices associated with the topic.

Level 3

Competency: Student should have a good working knowledge of topic. Student should not only have a good understanding of the basic facts, principles, and practices associated with the topic, but also should be able to apply his/her knowledge to fact situations which will likely be encountered in real estate practice.

Instruction: Instructor should cover topic in depth, using examples (as appropriate) to reinforce ideas, principles, and practices and requiring students to complete practical work assignments (as appropriate) to demonstrate both their ability to apply their knowledge to common fact situations which will be encountered in real estate practice.

Level 4

Competency: Student should have a thorough and complete working knowledge of topic. Student should not only have a thorough, in-depth understanding of the facts, principles, and practices associated with the topic, but should also be able to apply his/her knowledge to a wide variety of fact situations which may be encountered in real estate practice.

Instruction: Instructor should cover topic in depth, using examples (as appropriate) to reinforce ideas, principles, and practices, and requiring students to complete extensive practical work assignments (as appropriate) to demonstrate both their understanding of the topic and their ability to apply their knowledge to a wide variety of fact situations which may be encountered in real estate practice.

876 IAC 2-10-8

Indiana Real Estate Commission; 876 IAC 2-10-8; filed Dec 1, 1989, 5:00 p.m.: 13 IR 654; readopted filed Jun 29, 2001, 9:56 a.m.: 24 IR 3824; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 12:57 p.m.: 20070808-IR-876070067RFA