SHOW NOTES
In this episode of the PBL Network Podcast, Ashley speaks with Brian Schoch, a business and marketing instructor from Ohio who bridges the classroom and statewide CTE leadership.
Brian shares insights from over 20 years of teaching, state-level program support, and extensive PBL training. The discussion centers on the nuances of onboarding non-traditional educators, the intersection of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Career & Technical Education (CTE), harnessing industry partnerships, and supporting both teacher and student creativity in a rapidly shifting workforce landscape.
Main Points
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Transitioning from Industry to Education: Many CTE instructors come directly from industry, often lacking pedagogical training. Brian Schoch emphasizes the importance of supporting these educators to foster student engagement beyond subject matter expertise.
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Building Relationships and Student Engagement: Genuine teacher-student relationships and understanding student interests are critical. PBL supports this through activities like voice and choice, collaboration, and public presentations.
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Role of Industry Partners: True integration of community and industry partners enhances PBL and the CTE classroom, moving beyond guest speaking to genuine project involvement and feedback.
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Preparing for a Changing Workforce: The importance of teaching transferable skills—collaboration, critical thinking, communication, empathy—prepares students for an unpredictable, AI-influenced future.
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Empowering Creativity and Enjoyment: Leaders and instructors should prioritize creativity and enjoyment—for themselves and their students—to boost engagement and program effectiveness.
Three Notable Quotes
“My goal as a teacher is to figure out where you are, meet you where you are, and get you to the next place, whatever that happens to be.” — Brian Schoch
“If you’re working on a project that you’re not excited about, you’re working on the wrong project. You should be excited about this, and you should think that your students are going to be excited about it as well.” — Brian Schoch
“It is such a relationship business. Relationships matter, they matter, they matter…you really need to get to know students—figure out what makes them tick, to get to know them individually.” — Brian Schoch
Call to Action
Ready to nurture your own PBL journey or connect with a community of CTE leaders and educators? Visit pblnetworks.com to access resources, share stories, and join the conversation!
In this episode of the PBL Network Podcast, Ashley speaks with Brian Schoch, a business and marketing instructor from Ohio who bridges the classroom and statewide CTE leadership.
Brian shares insights from over 20 years of teaching, state-level program support, and extensive PBL training. The discussion centers on the nuances of onboarding non-traditional educators, the intersection of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Career & Technical Education (CTE), harnessing industry partnerships, and supporting both teacher and student creativity in a rapidly shifting workforce landscape.
Main Points
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Transitioning from Industry to Education: Many CTE instructors come directly from industry, often lacking pedagogical training. Brian Schoch emphasizes the importance of supporting these educators to foster student engagement beyond subject matter expertise.
-
Building Relationships and Student Engagement: Genuine teacher-student relationships and understanding student interests are critical. PBL supports this through activities like voice and choice, collaboration, and public presentations.
-
Role of Industry Partners: True integration of community and industry partners enhances PBL and the CTE classroom, moving beyond guest speaking to genuine project involvement and feedback.
-
Preparing for a Changing Workforce: The importance of teaching transferable skills—collaboration, critical thinking, communication, empathy—prepares students for an unpredictable, AI-influenced future.
-
Empowering Creativity and Enjoyment: Leaders and instructors should prioritize creativity and enjoyment—for themselves and their students—to boost engagement and program effectiveness.
Three Notable Quotes
“My goal as a teacher is to figure out where you are, meet you where you are, and get you to the next place, whatever that happens to be.” — Brian Schoch
“If you’re working on a project that you’re not excited about, you’re working on the wrong project. You should be excited about this, and you should think that your students are going to be excited about it as well.” — Brian Schoch
“It is such a relationship business. Relationships matter, they matter, they matter…you really need to get to know students—figure out what makes them tick, to get to know them individually.” — Brian Schoch
Call to Action
Ready to nurture your own PBL journey or connect with a community of CTE leaders and educators? Visit pblnetworks.com to access resources, share stories, and join the conversation!
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