How do teachers do all this active, engaged learning and still keep up with the district or state pacing guide?
Active, engaged learning occurs in robust, integrated curriculum models such as problem-based and project-based learning and performance learning tasks. By combining various elements (concepts, skills, attitudes) into a rich learning experience, the pace can remain brisk, yet the learning can strive for deep understanding. Pacing guides are signposts to keep teachers on track, on the pace. They do not replace teacher creativity and ingenuity in designing rigorous, relevant and purposeful learning episodes.
