Building Student-Centered Learning Spaces
Grow active, engaged and empowered learners through simple shifts
How do we move from the 'sage on stage' to the 'facilitator of deep and meaningful learning experiences?'
This blended course will help answer that question.
You will learn the 12 shifts to move from a teacher-led, passive space, to a student-centered active learning space that grows engaged and empowered learners- while STILL reaching your curriculum standards.
You will learn how to:
- Co-Design experiences with students
- Guide and develop inquiry
- Support and manage student teams
- Foster deeper reflection on both process and product
- Promote peer to peer teaching
- Foster self and peer assessment on work
- Create an environment where students direct and own their learning
The course has been divided into 12 simple modules centered around the 12 shifts, with videos, podcast interviews and readings to support your growth.
Welcome to the community!
Testimonials:
“Kyle’s ability to discern the needs of students, develop mission-aligned school goals, and empower teachers is truly remarkable. With a hands-on action-oriented approach, Kyle balances ideas and content, with self-discovery and group collaboration in an artful way that is unique and authentic. Educators don’t feel judged or defensive with Kyle because he has a way of building trust and unifying groups through common goals. He has been at the center of the conversation around innovative education for many years and his experience has given him time to test theories, see results, and measure effectiveness over time. He is a joy to work with and I am very thankful for the ways he continues to inspire my practice while boldy pioneering the future of education.” - Matt Neylon, Director for Visual and Performing Arts
“Despite what some people may think, finding a learning cohort that you feel comfortable with being vulnerable in as well as being challenged by is not easy. However, I have found it in Kyle Wagner’s Coaching group. Since becoming a part of this community, I have connected to passionate educators whose voices represent teaching experiences from around the world who have opened my eyes to new perspectives and pedagogies, inspiring deep thinking and reflection with every meeting. During a time where the world is divided and isolated in so many ways, the cohort has provided a “soft place to land,” an opportunity to connect and dialogue with colleagues whose love for teaching transcends race, gender, and political affiliation. Due to the goals formulated within this dynamic group, my experiences in the classroom have broadened, and my desire to incorporate project-based learning into every facet of instruction has grown from a flame to a wildly raging fire which has ignited my students, the ultimate victors, to shine.” – Brett Carrier, Fifth Grade Language Arts Instructor
“As teachers, we’ve all had times when we feel unmotivated, when teaching becomes monotonous. Kyle’s coaching sessions have helped reignite my passion for teaching, encouraging me to continue to strive for a child- centred classroom. His genuine and meaningful coaching keeps me motivated on my teaching journey. Our group coaching sessions are a safe space where educators are encouraged to share, challenge and elevate one another. Kyle is key in igniting the groups creativity and promoting innovation. He has the ability to tune in to each individual and listens carefully to their needs. He spends time getting to know the educator you are and the educator you strive to be. Kyle has supported me to identify my strengths and we build on these together. His energy and guidance keeps me on track to be the best teacher I can be.” – Rosie Westall, Waldorf Teacher
Your Instructor
Kyle Wagner is the founder and [Co] Learning Experience Designer for Transform Educational Consulting Limited, an organization that equips international educators with the simple shifts to move from passive to active learning spaces, so they can grow more engaged and empowered learners. Kyle fell in love with student-centered learning as a teacher at High Tech High, where he witnessed students publish best-selling books, create their own social enterprises, and even influence policy change through real- world projects that infused academic knowledge with real world skills. He has taken this passion global, founding innovative micro-schools, authoring 2 books – ‘Where is the Teacher’, and helping over 1,000 educators develop 1000 + transformative learning experiences and the student-centred environments to support them.
Kyle holds a M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a thesis that focuses on developing democratic classrooms and distributed leadership models. When not writing or teaching, he is performing with his original band, participating in karaoke contests and traveling the world with his partner. He currently resides in Hong Kong where he spends time developing learner-centred schools of the future while helping other school leaders build theirs.