The Student-Centered Shift: Empowered International Schools and Classrooms Through Project-Based Learning
Want to turn your classroom into a hub of curiosity, innovation, and real-world impact but don’t know where to start?
The Student-Centered Shift with internationally acclaimed educator Kyle Wagner equips international school educators with the simple shifts to move from passive to active learning spaces, so you can grow more engaged and empowered learners.
Each week, Kyle interviews forward-thinking educators who share actionable strategies and proven frameworks to create a classroom buzzing with energy and purpose. Past guests include project-based powerhouse Ron Berger and bestselling author Gary Stager. By tuning in, you’ll unlock:
* The mindset shifts needed to transition from teacher-led to student-centered spaces.
* Strategies to empower students as independent thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers.
* Tips for designing and implementing project-based experiences
* Practical ways to redefine your role from instructor to facilitator.
Discover how Kyle made the same shifts to transform his own teaching from burnout to breakthrough—guiding students to publish bestselling novels, launch businesses, and build museums. Over 1,000 classrooms have experienced similar results worldwide—will yours be next? Let’s shift learning together!
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
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