productive struggle in your

classroom

 a keynote, seminar or workshop

  with dr barbara blackburn

Productive Struggle in Your

Classroom

In today’s world of being able to find answers at the click of a button, students need to learn how to grapple with complex concepts. But when is that struggle actually productive, and when is it just frustrating or discouraging?


In this customized keynote or workshop, you’ll learn how productive struggle is connected to intrinsic motivation and how to scaffold instruction so you’re not just throwing students into the deep end. You’ll also find out how to pick the appropriate level of struggle and how to scaffold learning for students.



Highly practical and designed for next day implementation to your classroom, you’ll be able to help students enjoy the fulfilment, confidence, and growth that comes with working through a challenging learning process.


  • Productive Struggle: What it is & What it Isn't


  • What is the right level for Productive Struggle?


  • Scaffolding for Productive Struggle



  • Assessment in the Productive Struggle Classroom



    For Teachers  Across ALL Grade Levels

    For School Leaders

    For Subject & Grade Leaders