Educational Competencies Survey

May 5, 2026

Competency implies an observable, demonstrable performance. It answers the question: What can this practitioner do? In other words, what is their capability as opposed to what they know or what educational pathway have they completed? Astrology educators use a variety of tools to assess competency in using a particular technique, understanding historical context, or interpreting a client’s chart. Within a professional framework, demonstrating competency is not merely a “nice-to-have” attribute; it is evidence of success in our educational and practice goals.

International Coalition of Astrology Educators – 2026 Survey

Thank you for taking our survey. ICAE is designed to be a “bottom up” organization, built around the information we receive from fellow astrology educators and students. This survey should take 5 minutes to complete.

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1. In the past 12 months, have you taught astrology classes(Required)

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In someone else’s astrology school

Other venues or comments on teaching classes?

2. How do you evaluate your students' individual ASSIGNMENTS?(Required)

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Most of the time	All the time
I don’t give individual assignments, only a final evaluation
I look for specific criteria, but the students don’t see it
I give my grading criteria to my students ahead of time
I provide detailed written feedback to show students where they didn’t succeed.
I give immediate oral feedback in a live session

3. How do you evaluate your students' success in completing an entire COURSE?(Required)

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Most of the time	All the time
I don’t provide a final evaluation
I look for specific criteria, but students don’t see it.
I give students a general list of what they need to successfully pass the course
I provide specific grading criteria that students receive ahead of time
I provide detailed written feedback usually on a final exam
I allow students to retake formative quizzes until they pass
I use a final quiz with previously prepared feedback.
I use an oral examination and provide immediate oral feedback.

4. Do you currently accept "transfer credits" or recognize certificates from other astrology schools or teachers?(Required)

5. What is the biggest challenge you face when a student joins your program after studying elsewhere?

(Rank from the most important to the least by dragging the option up or down in the list)

They lack foundational skills to interpret a planet in a sign in a house position.
They use a different house system/zodiac.
They have habits that conflict with my method.
I have difficulty assessing their true skill level.

Any other challenges?

6. Would you be open to accepting a standardized "Skills Passport," a list of proven competencies that students can use to show what they have previously learned?(Required)

7. As an educator, what would be the most valuable resource(s) ICAE could provide for you?

(Rank from the most important to the least by dragging the option up or down in the list)

A central clearing house for teachers to collaborate and create common competencies
Standardized testing/assessment tools for my students.
A directory of global educators.
Collaborative workshops on teaching strategies and measuring student outcomes.
A platform to discuss ethics and professional standards.

Any other resources you think would be helpful?

8. Would you be open to helping build a list of competencies and options for how to measure them for students to show what they have learned?(Required)

9. If ICAE provided "Core Competency Modules," would you be interested in utilizing only specific competencies rather than a whole program?(Required)

Yes

I want to learn more before I answer

If you would like to learn more about competencies, what areas are you interested in?

10. Are you interested in receiving a quarterly newsletter from ICAE regarding our progress?(Required)

Yes

International Coalition of Astrology Educators – 2026 Survey

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