Empathy-Driven Teaching: A Conversation With Jorge Valenzuela on PBL+

In this episode of the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast, Jorge Valenzuela sits down with Toni Rose from The Modern Classrooms Project for an insightful discussion on Project-Based Learning (PBL) and its impact on student engagement and achievement. Jorge shares his expertise on PBL+, his unique approach through Corwin Press, emphasizing the importance of designing with empathy, fostering student choice, and balancing traditional teaching methods with innovative practices. The conversation explores actionable strategies for creating student-centered learning environments, effective evaluation methods like single-point rubrics, and how educators can use qualitative data to meet the needs of their learners.