PassageWorks Institute

Engaged Teaching Approach

A practical approach to teaching and learning that improves social, emotional and academic outcomes, develops inclusive and respectful learning communities, and fosters a sense of meaning, purpose, and motivation in schools. 'Engaged Teaching' practices and principles integrate academic learning with social-emotional learning, cultural responsiveness, mindfulness and whole systems thinking. We collaborate with schools to foster classrooms where students think creatively and critically, excel academically, manage their emotions, communicate skillfully and authentically, and work effectively with people who are different from themselves. These 21st century skills and capacities help young people thrive in our complex world.

Supporting self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision making, and a 'relationship-based’ approach to teaching and learning

Cultivating the natural human
capacity to pay attention to our present experience without judgment in order to develop focus, emotional regulation, and compassion and kindness to ourselves and others

Building inclusive learning
communities through the ongoing practice of valuing and welcoming difference and developing our awareness of our own own histories, contexts, filters and habits of mind

Fostering cross-system
collaboration and integrated interventions that honor and build on the wisdom and intelligence in the existing community to create sustainable long-term change