Course Description
Course Description: This course explores evidence-based strategies for engaging students in active, student-centered learning across grades 3–12. Participants will examine techniques for fostering meaningful student talk, partner and small-group collaboration, and station-based instruction, with a focus on creating inclusive, equitable, and interactive classroom environments. Through analysis of research, practical examples, and peer collaboration, educators will reflect on their current practice and design actionable strategies to increase student agency and engagement.
Audience: Grades 3-12 educators with a Bachelor’s Degree
Session Information
Instructors
Ashley Bry, M.Ed.
Ashley Bry, M.Ed.
Ashley has taught English and Spanish Language for the past 18 years. Ashley currently teaches Multilingual students and Spanish at Essex High School. She spends a lot of the school day supporting English language students to access mainstream curriculum.
Additional Content Area
Course Goals:
• To implement Student-Centered Learning
• To apply strategies that shift instruction from teacher-led to student-centered.
• To facilitate meaningful student interaction.
• To design and lead activities that encourage productive talk, collaboration, and peer learning in whole-class, small-group, and partner settings.