Shaking Up Teacher Training: Let's Learn Together! Alright, so picture this: in the old days of teacher training, it was all about comprehension with attempts at application. So, let’s picture quizzes, summaries of learning theories, and the eventual sharing of lesson plans. Sounds familiar, right? But here's the thing - the sharing process lacked the organization and engagement that professor Ben Boche of Valparaiso University wanted. And the feedback? Well, it was either shared verbally or in a jumbled set of comments buried in separate documents - not exactly the most organized way to make sense of the interactions. Hear from Professor Ben Boche Ben made plans to raise the stake. He wanted to set up environments where students could learn from each other. Instead of putting students through isolated sequences of learning, he envisioned equipping them in environments where they could answer: How did <my peer> solve this problem?   What did my peers think of my ...

How Lynn Sawyer and Lindsay Prendergast Are Changing the Goal of the Typical Workshop We’ve all been there. You attend a workshop, the kind that sparks fresh ideas and opens doors to new possibilities. The excitement in the room is palpable, educators are inspired, and strategies that could change the way students learn are shared. We leave energized and return back to the classroom.   But then something happens. Life back at school gets in the way. The day-to-day routines, meetings, and endless to-do lists begin to pile up, and the excitement slowly fades. "Both supervisors and teachers want the supervisory process to result in positive interactions and continuous growth in practice." - Lynn Sawyer Whether you're an educator or a consultant, this is a challenge we all strive to overcome. We see it time and time again: workshops that ignite enthusiasm but don’t always translate into lasting action. It’s not for lack of trying. Educators are passionate, committed, and eag...