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Inside the Teaching Boys Initiative - Dr. Ric Campbell

In spring of 2023, we partnered with Dr. Ric Campbell, founder and former Dean of the teacher-education program (Master of Arts) at Bard College, for our new Teacher Collaborative Research Program. A graduate of the Harvard University School of Education, Doctor of Education (Ed.D) program in Teaching and Learning, Ric brings a wealth of experience as a curriculum developer, classroom teacher, and instructional coach to our Teaching Boys Initiative.  Last year, Dr. Campbell, led a group of reflective practitioners, embarking on a Teaching Boys Curriculum project. The five areas that the teachers worked on throughout the year included The Self Directed Learner, The Confident Learner, The Effective Efficient Classroom, Learning as Play , and Students Learning From Students .  This year, Dr. Campbell continues his ongoing professional development work with our faculty, incorporating reflective practice into our mentoring program for teachers new to the school. The goal of Saint D...