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
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