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Informationen zum Autor Michael McDowell, EdD was a public school educator for eighteen years serving in the roles of classroom teacher, academic and athletic coach, school principal, assistant superintendent of personnel and instruction, and superintendent. During his tenure as a superintendent, his school district received state and national accolades including the National Blue Ribbon Award which recognized their work for student performance and mental health and well-being in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. McDowell serves on numerous boards, served as a college professor, and worked for non-profit organizations to enhance student learning around the world. Over the course of his career, Dr. McDowell has authored bestselling books, created professional learning programs and workbooks, provided keynotes and workshops, and provided practical tools and resources for thousands of teachers and leaders on almost every continent around the world. A prolific author and consultant, Dr. McDowell is recognized as one of the leading authorities on integrating innovative and impactful practices into schools. Offering keynotes and executive coaching to heads of school around the world, he partners with educational leaders to implement high leverage strategies that will enhance teaching and learning in classrooms, schools, and systems through his work with Hinge Education. Klappentext The author shows how Project or Problem-Based Learning can be designed differently in order to accomplish maximum student growth in learning. Zusammenfassung The author shows how Project or Problem-Based Learning can be designed differently in order to accomplish maximum student growth in learning. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by John Hattie Introduction Chapter 1. Focusing on Confidence and Competence in Learning Confident and Competent Students at Work: Sir Francis Drake High School Confidence in Learning Attributes Competence in Learning Levels: Surface, Deep, and Transfer PBL as a Vehicle to Build Confidence and Competence in Learning Chapter 2. Designing PBL for Student Confidence and Competence Make PBL Effective Advancing PBL by Design Chapter 3. Design Shift I: Clarity-Understanding Expectations of Learning Upfront Clear Expectations Motivate Learning Where Am I Going in My Learning? Steps for Determining Clear Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in Project Design Chapter 4. Design Shift II: Challenge-Structuring and Sequencing Learning Through Projects Designing for Challenge and Intervention Step 1 (Plan A): Align Student Activities and Teaching Actions According to Surface, Deep, and Transfer Expectations Step 2 (Plan B): Structure Inquiry to Identify Student Performance and Provide Support That Aligns With the Learning Needs of Students Chapter 5. Design Shift III: Culture-Knowing and Acting on Impact Collectively Developing a Culture of Confidence Chapter 6. Reflections on PBL Practice Working Together for Impact Retooling PBL to Serve as a Vehicle for Confidence and Competence Afterword by Suzie Boss Appendices Appendix A. Project Design Template Appendix B. Sample Projects Appendix C. PBL Design Shift and Key Elements Checklist Appendix D. Recommended ...
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Michael McDowell, EdD was a public school educator for eighteen years serving in the roles of classroom teacher, academic and athletic coach, school principal, assistant superintendent of personnel and instruction, and superintendent. During his tenure as a superintendent, his school district received state and national accolades including the National Blue Ribbon Award which recognized their work for student performance and mental health and well-being in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by the U.S. Department of Education.
Dr. McDowell serves on numerous boards, served as a college professor, and worked for non-profit organizations to enhance student learning around the world. Over the course of his career, Dr. McDowell has authored bestselling books, created professional learning programs and workbooks, provided keynotes and workshops, and provided practical tools and resources for thousands of teachers and leaders on almost every continent around the world. A prolific author and consultant, Dr. McDowell is recognized as one of the leading authorities on integrating innovative and impactful practices into schools. Offering keynotes and executive coaching to heads of school around the world, he partners with educational leaders to implement high leverage strategies that will enhance teaching and learning in classrooms, schools, and systems through his work with Hinge Education.
