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

Ben Pendarvis

Apr 5, 2021

What happens when students drive their learning? Ben Pendarvis shares how to drive student learning in this 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

Connect with Ben: LinkedIn, Twitter, Email

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