[3.11] Sustaining PBL: Building a community of practice

08/01/2025 10 min Temporada 3 Episodio 11
[3.11] Sustaining PBL: Building a community of practice

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Do you have a topic to suggest or insight to share? Text me.Is your project-based learning initiative struggling to gain traction? You're not alone. Many schools invest in PBL training only to see enthusiasm fade and implementation stall. But there's a crucial element that successful PBL schools have discovered: the power of teacher communities.Our latest article explores how communities of practice amplify project-based learning impact by revealing why isolated PBL implementation often falls short – and how teacher collaboration transforms theoretical knowledge into sustainable practice.Through my work with hundreds of teachers, I've seen how the right community structures turn struggling PBL programs into thriving learning environments. It's not about adding more workshops or training sessions. It's about creating the connections that sustain and strengthen practice over time.In this episode, you'll discover:Why even the most passionate PBL educators need community supportHow teacher collaboration creates ripple effects across entire schoolsFive specific ways educators can leverage peer expertiseThe key elements that make PBL communities successfulHow the Impactful PBL Network structures teacher collaboration for maximum impactDon't let your PBL initiative become another "great idea" that fades away. Learn how to build the teacher communities that make project-based learning stick. P.S. Have you taken the Impactful PBL Readiness Assessment yet? It's a great resource for instructional leaders like you who want to make informed decisions about implementing or strengthening PBL in their schools. Get Your Free Planning Guide Now >> Support the showThank you for listening! If you find this podcast useful and would like to support the show, please rate, review, and follow using your favorite podcasting app. Sharing is caring. When you leave a review, you are helping fellow educators find this podcast, enabling them to design impactful project-based learning experiences for their students.