PBL Simplified for Administrators by Magnify Learning

How to Help Your Teachers Love Teaching Again | E224

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This episode focuses on practical ways administrators can address teacher burnout and reignite their passion for teaching. Burnout is characterized by a disconnect from the joy of teaching, often stemming from a lack of autonomy and meaningful teaching opportunities. Project Based learning (PBL) is presented as a way to combat teacher burnout by fostering a student-centered approach that can revitalize teachers' love of teaching. This episode emphasizes that while quick fixes like hot chocolate and meditation can help, it's important to address the root causes of burnout.

Three Key Ways to Reignite Teachers' Love of Teaching:

  • Autonomy and Creativity: Teachers need the freedom to design meaningful and engaging projects that are tailored to their students' needs.
    • Following a rigid scope and sequence can stifle creativity and excitement.
    • PBL provides opportunities for both teachers and learners to have autonomy.
    • Building Relationships: Focus on both student-teacher and teacher-teacher connections.
      • Teachers want to connect with their students on a personal level beyond just the curriculum.
      • Creating opportunities for teachers to collaborate and connect with their peers is crucial.
      • Relevance and Purpose: Teachers need to feel that their work is meaningful and connected to real-world problems.
        • PBL can provide this sense of relevance and purpose.
        • When students are engaged, teachers are also more likely to be engaged and feel fulfilled.

          • Practical Steps Administrators Can Take Immediately:

          • Start with small wins.
            • Redesign faculty meetings to be more collaborative and to celebrate successes.
            • Use faculty meetings to build relationships between teachers.
            • We offer a free resource for how to redo your faculty meeting on our website, magnifypbl.com.
            • Empower student voice.
              • Encourage teachers to give students voice and choice in their learning.
              • Consider starting a student voice group to gather feedback.
              • Identify what "fills the bucket" for teachers: Find out what activities or actions bring joy to individual teachers and implement them.
                • It may vary by grade level or content area.
                • Something as simple as a positive note can mean a lot to teachers.
                • Encourage teachers to try new student-centered strategies: Provide opportunities for teachers to share what they have tried.
                  • Create a culture of collaboration and shared learning.
                  • Build a positive culture in the school to reduce teacher turnover.
                    • When teachers are excited to be there, it creates a positive current.

                      • Call to Action:

                      • Challenge teachers to reflect on one small change they can make to bring joy back into their teaching.
                      • Recognize that joy is an important part of the educational process, along with standardized tests and learning outcomes.

                        • Additional Resources Mentioned:

                        • Binge PBL for Administrators Podcast
                        • Magnify Learning Website (magnifypbl.com) for a free resource on how to redo your faculty meeting
                        • pblpress.com for books to help with project-based learning
                        • Design Days where you can visit a PBL model site and create a three-year implementation plan
                        • Episode 158: No More Teacher Turnover

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                          • Features a leadership guest, Matthew Taylor, a coach for principals and administrators in Washington DC.

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