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@annkozma723.bsky.social

We don’t have to remain stuck in the ‘dark ages’ of teacher-centered education.

By adopting a new approach, we can create classrooms full of collaboration, growth, and joy—for both students and teachers. 🌟
More here: hanstullmann.com/blog/student-centered-learning-saved-my-life (11/11)

Student-centered learning shifted the weight off my shoulders and onto the students’—where it belonged.
They thrived as active participants. I thrived as a teacher.

‘Technology won’t replace teachers, but tech in great teachers’ hands is transformational.’ – @gcouros (10/11)

3️⃣ Classroom Jobs
I gave students real responsibilities, like managing materials and taking attendance.
25+ jobs. Quarterly applications. By midyear, my class almost ran itself.
Empowered students take ownership—and it frees you to focus on what matters most. 💡(9/11)

2️⃣ Eduprotocols
Using @jcorippo’s Eduprotocols like Iron Chef, my students collaborated, taught one another, and engaged deeply.
The first lesson? A disaster. But they learned, adapted, and eventually amazed me. True collaboration is magical. ✨ (8/11)

1️⃣ Shared Classroom Values
I co-created values with my students. They owned the culture, behavior, and learning.
Collaboration wasn’t just an idea—it was a reality.

‘If we want children to take responsibility, we must give them responsibilities.’ – Alfie Kohn” (7/11)

Student-centered learning transformed my classroom—and my teaching.
By shifting the focus to students, they became active learners, and I rediscovered my joy as an educator. Here’s what worked for me: 👇(6/11)

As a 3rd grader, I learned the hard way how the teacher-centered system fails students. Worksheets piled up, frustration boiled over, and I gave up on school.
Fast forward, and I found myself replicating that same system as a teacher.
But there’s a better way… (5/11)