Teacher Susan McCray Lights the Fire of Project Learning

Star teacher Susan McCray at Casco Bay High School in Portland is highlighted in this video. We can learn a lot from the things she says and does. Here are some things teachers should keep in mind:

1. Project-based learning has to be compelling and has to do with the real world.
2. None of us are capable of learning when we are fearful.
3. Why would you go someplace where you don't know whether someone's going to notice if you're there or not?
4. If you're going to teach expeditionary learning, you have to have a certain spark in you.
5. It's real hard work. And it's grueling, and it's demoralizing. The key to sustaining teaching is to be able to know that failing is a reality.