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What can we learn from our students about Project Based Learning?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by C Sousa

I recently viewed this video about Project Based Learning (PBL). While it is a little simplistic, it is a pretty good overview of what PBL is and how it can help students be successful in our classes. However what really … Continue reading →

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Academic Vigor and Meeting the Learning Needs of Middle Level Students

Posted on February 9, 2012 by C Sousa

Dr. Robert Spear and I originally wrote this as a journal entry for the New England League of Middle Schools, and I thought I would share it here. Dr. Spear is the former Executive Director of NELMS. Middle level schools … Continue reading →

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PD of the Future: Teachers and Students learning together

Posted on January 13, 2012 by C Sousa

What is the purpose of professional development? Let’s say that at the very least, we want our staff to develop additional tools to enhance their teaching. Over the years much of the professional development I have been subjected to (deliberate … Continue reading →

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Professional Development: Can’t we all get along?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by C Sousa

The other night we had a great conversation at #edchat about professional development. There were great insights, encouragements, and ideas. However, many of the posts also vented frustrations, and I found myself at times on both sides of the fence. … Continue reading →