Jul 27, 2021

Today, I am discussing an element of project-based learning that is often overlooked - how to craft a compelling driving question.⁠
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I break down the differences between essential and driving questions, I give examples of each, and a checklist or the standard of what is needed. When you are creating a driving...

Jul 20, 2021

In Podcast Episode 39 of the podcast, I am talking with Matthew Pimental. Matthew has 15 years experience in education. He is the Supervisor of gifted education, professional development and project-based learning at the Cheltenham School District. In this episode we are discussing progressive education,...

Jul 13, 2021

It’s important to allow students practice skills repeatedly throughout the school year and from grade to grade; Having the same rubric for each project, unit, classroom and grade, creates an understanding to the student that this is how projects will be assessed without having to re-instruct how they will be graded...

Jul 6, 2021

This is Episode #1 of my Curriculum Development Mini-Series. I am discussing the research and rationale behind why we create units, what the research says, and how we create a step-by-step process. ⁠
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Research shows that student centered dialogue increases:⁠
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- the students' sense of belonging⁠
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