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The Enduring Residue Of Project-Based Learning PD

Project based learning is a significant paradigm shift for most teachers and schools that takes sustained work to be successful.

Some of the best social networks for teachers include Facebook, TikTok, ISTE, NCTE, the Educator Collaborative, and more!

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

What are the steps for teaching through project-based learning in your classroom? Like all good teaching, it starts with students.

Humility, vision, a sense of humor, and a strong foundation in pedagogical skills are among the things every teacher needs to grow.

“Ohhh, I get it.” The iconic phrase that teachers value hearing. A sign you’ve moved a student. Something you want to hear your students say.

Ideally PBL implementation isn’t isolated from teachers, students, parents and others who will be engage in this pedagogical shift.

So what makes for a quality facilitator of professional development? It’s complex, but here are a few tips.

When education is done “right”, learners often feel and experience the following in their both formal and informal educational environments.

You want to avoid pointless PD, & sometimes you can’t please all the people all the time, but here are 20 questions to get you started.

What are the characteristics of great professional development for teachers? It starts with training that actually improves their teaching.

Are our professional development Actions all pointing towards our Purpose and Vision? How well are they accomplishing those things?