Teaching Resources For Sustainable, Innovative Teaching

4 Keys To Designing A Project-Based Learning Classroom

In designing a project-based learning classroom, mistakes are allowed & expected. Students then become active rather than passive learners.

I am responsible for everyone and thing in this class and therefore at times what I say and do may confuse you or even seem unfair or wrong.

If you want a child to give up, constantly emphasize their shortcomings and let them know you’re doing so for their own good.

After the teachers disappeared, students knew that if they were too rowdy someone would notice, so they kept the noise to a minimum.

Just as a teacher has to create conditions that support and encourage student success, school districts have to support teachers’ PD.

Flipping the lesson design by asking students to explain an activity’s purpose after it’s done encourages them to make important connections.

Because topics and format are largely flexible in Edcamp, the result is an event that feels ‘teacher-centered’ versus institutionally-focused.

Teachers are passionate about helping their students and improving their craft. But PD doesn’t always feel particularly helpful.