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Making Room for Inquiry and PBL in Scripted Classrooms
For many educators (especially at the elementary level), the desire to engage students in meaningful, inquiry-driven learning often runs up against the reality of teaching scripted programs. Whether it’s a tightly paced ELA curriculum or a math program that leaves little room for deviation, teachers may feel boxed in…
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PBL & Inquiry: Reimagining Schools for the Anxious Generation
I recently re-read The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, and I believe there are three main takeaways for schools: In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in the way students engage with their education. The pervasive presence of personal devices, especially those equipped with social media, has introduced…
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Mastering the Role of the “Content Infuser” in PBL
In a learner-centered classroom, the traditional view of the teacher as the all-knowing sage-on-the-stage shifts into something more dynamic. But even in the most inquiry-driven environments, teachers still serve a critical function: the “content infuser.” This might sound like a fancy buzzword, but it nails the reality that even…
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Project Based Learning – Creating Balance
I was heavily involved in the theater departments in my high school and college. While I loved acting, I was also extremely drawn to the light and sound booth. I was taken by our ability to use specific lighting or sound to create a mood for the set or…
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Practical Techniques for Fostering Collaboration in Project-Based Classrooms
Teaching collaboration skills in project-based classrooms is essential for successful learning experiences. Explore informal techniques like active listening and fishbowl discussions, alongside formal methods such as structured peer reviews and observation feedback, to enhance student interactions and foster a supportive, collaborative environment.
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Influence
Video transcript provided by https://www.temi.com/So I was a little bit hesitant to choose a one word for 2021. My word for 2020 was PAUSE and I feel like the universe took that a little bit too seriously. So, I was a little bit hesitant about choosing word; I wasn’t…
