Where Is the Teacher?

Kyle Wagner is the founder and lead PBL/Learning Design Coach for Transform Educational Consulting Limited, an organization that empowers forward thinking schools and educators to create more globally, socially, and emotionally aware citizens through project-based experiences and student-centered environments. Kyle is also the former Coordinator of Futures Academy at the International School of Beijing, has 12 years classroom teaching experience, and worked as a Humanities Teacher at world-renowned High Tech High. He has authored The Power of SIMPLE, hosts a popular podcast, and holds an M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership.

Part I: Learner-Centered Design and Unleashing Student Inquiry Shift #1 (Chapter 1). From Teacher-Designed Learning to Co-Designed Learning Shift #2 (Chapter 2). From Content-Led Learning to Inquiry-Based Learning Shift #3 (Chapter 3). From Teacher-Led Inquiry to Student-Led Inquiry Shift #4 (Chapter 4). From Isolated Curriculum and Skills by Discipline to Relevant, Transdisciplinary Skills Part II: Curating Beautiful Work and Thoughtful Student Reflection Shift #5 (Chapter 5). From Limiting Students with Grades to Empowering Them through Pursuit of their Interests and Real-World Problems Shift #6 (Chapter 6). From Worksheets and Tests Based Work to Real World Products and Services Shift #7 (Chapter 7). From Product Based Focus to Process Based Reflection Part III: Building a Collaborative Culture Shift #8 (Chapter Eight). From Independent Task Completion to Collaborative Task Completion Shift #9 (Chapter Nine). From Teacher-Led Discussion to Facilitated, Socratic dialogue Part IV: Evaluating and Exhibiting Learning Shift #10 (Chapter 10). From Progress Evaluated by the Teacher to Progress Fed Forward and Critiqued by Students, Peers, Experts Shift #11 (Chapter 11). From Teacher Audience to Authentic, Public Audience Shift #12 (Chapter 12). From School-Based Beneficiary to Community Partner Part V: Conclusion