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E6 - Connecting Authentic PBL with Your Team of Educators

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Connecting PBL and Your Team

Key Takeaways:

This episode explores how school administrators can effectively lead their teams towards embracing project-based learning (PBL). By understanding the innovation curve, identifying early adopters and resistors, and providing targeted training and resources, you can foster a successful PBL implementation.

Main Topics Covered:

  • The Innovation Curve: Just like with technology adoption, educators adopt new practices at different paces. Understanding where your staff falls on the curve (Innovators, Early Adopters, Late Majority, Laggards) can help you tailor support. Examples are provided for how the innovation curve applies to curriculum adoption and PBL implementation.
  • Identifying and Supporting Early Adopters and Resistors: Identify teachers already using PBL elements (e.g., bringing in community partners, using workshops/stations). Engage early adopters in leadership roles and professional development. Provide resistors with smaller steps, such as incorporating a PBL entry event or observing PBL classrooms.
  • Training and Resources: A blend of summer training, ongoing coaching, and resource sharing is recommended. Coaching allows for Q&A, tailored support, and sharing of successful strategies.

    • Featured Resource: Book Recommendation: "Life's a Project: The Six A's of Project-Based Learning" by Andrew Larson. Written by a PBL certified facilitator with 25 years of experience. Explores deep PBL concepts through practical classroom stories. A valuable resource for understanding PBL assessment strategies. Available through Magnify Learning with an accompanying book study guide.

    Life's a Project Book Study and Resources

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