Ben Pendarvis, OWL Outreach Director and Lead Coach, Interviewed on the Getting Unstuck Podcast

Ben Pendarvis on Driving Student Learning:

Students benefit from driving their own learning, leading to skills important for global competitiveness.

Teaching and learning require strong leadership, policy structures, and intrinsic motivation.

Project-Based Learning at Tri-County HS:

Tri-County HS emphasizes collaboration and reflection for students' personal purpose.

Seniors engage in the ikigai exercise to begin their seminar and capstone project.

Big Ideas from the Episode:

Greater agency for students and teachers results in higher engagement and achievement.

Project-based learning allows creativity in achieving learning goals.

Personal Reflections for Educators:

As a teacher, consider the agency you have in structuring student-involved learning opportunities.

As an administrator, encourage a variety of instructional models beyond traditional methods.

Importance of Collaboration in Teaching:

Seeking advice and ideas from colleagues helps reach students more effectively.

Collaboration is vital in navigating challenging teaching situations.

References:

Tony Wagner’s 7 Survival Skills

Open Way Learning

Mastery Transcript Consortium

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