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In Contrast  About the Series

The videos in this series are designed to help educators see, study, and understand the differences between teacher-centered classrooms and student-centered classrooms. Viewers also get ideas for their own instruction by listening to teachers plan and reflect on their own lessons.

Each video is sold separately. Browse to the right to view each video pane for more details.

Each DVD includes:

  • Pre- and Post-reform Lesson
  • Audio Commentary
  • Lesson Debrief
  • Teacher Interview
  • Lesson Planning

Elementary School Math  Bonnie Bushaw | Central Kitsap School District

Bonnie Bushaw leads an elementary school class through a math lesson on dividing fractions. Watch how she engages the kids by bringing the lesson to life with muffins!

$149.99 USD

Middle School Science  Craig Johnson | Hawkins Middle School

Craig Johnson leans on the students to define tough topics such as differential heating, wind, and temperature. Watch as he guides the students through their own learning!

$149.99 USD

High School Social Studies  Heather Fox | Bremerton High School

Heather Fox transitions a high school social studies class from Absolutism to Revolution. Watch how she sets up the lesson and engages the students through predictions and discussion!

$149.99 USD

High School Math  Tess Kaji | Waianae High School

Tess Kaji leads a high school math class - a subject she'd never taught before - through a trigonometry lesson. Getting the students outside creates a new level of excitement and understanding!

$149.99 USD

Staff Meetings  Karen Leary, Rich Reeves | Vancouver School District

Watch and compare the difference between staff meetings at two different schools. One at an elementary school and the other at secondary school.

$149.99 USD

In Action  About the Series

Powerful Teaching and Learning In Action® is an ever expanding collection of DVDs designed to help educators see, study, and understand elements of Powerful Teaching and Learning®. Dr. Duane Baker and BERC Associates provide audio commentary while observing the lesson through the lens of the STAR Protocol®.

Each video is sold separately. Browse to the right to view each video pane.

Each DVD includes:

  • Full Classroom Lesson
  • Audio Commentary
  • Lesson Debrief
  • Teacher Interview

6th Grade Mathematics  Kyna Williams

$99.95 USD

8th Grade Math  Jeff Hale

$99.95 USD

10th Grade Mathematics  Mike Shappell

$99.95 USD

10th Grade Mathematics  Tess Kaji | Waianae High School

$99.95 USD

1st/2nd Grade English  Joyce Mihalovich

$99.95 USD

8th Grade English  Kevin McCarthy

$99.95 USD

9th/10th Grade English  Kirsten Jensen | Nooksack Valley High School

$99.95 USD

4th Grade Science  Judy Williams | Evergreen Elementary School

$99.95 USD

6th Grade Science  Tammy Mendoza | Tekoa Elementary School

$99.95 USD

10th Grade Science  Shelley Nagle

$99.95 USD

1st Grade Social Studies  Ryan Grant

$99.95 USD

8th Grade Social Studies  Jill Reinfeld

$99.95 USD

10th Grade ASL  Lori England

$99.95 USD

STAR Learning Walk  

This video supplements the STAR Learning Walk Training. Each video effectively simulates the experience of eight live classroom observations in ten-minute classroom samples.

$99.95 USD

Lessons included:

  • 1st Grade Social Studies
  • 4th Grade Science
  • 5th Grade Math
  • 6th Grade Science
  • 7th Grade Science
  • 8th Grade Social Studies
  • 9th Grade Social Studies (Pre-reform)
  • 9th Grade Social Studies (Post-reform)

Essential Components: Thinking  

This video highlights classes that showed excellent focus on the Thinking component of the STAR Framework. This video is an excellent choice if your goal is to improve in this area.

$99.95 USD

Lessons included:

  • 1st Grade Social Studies
  • 1st Grade English
  • 4th Grade Science
  • 5th Grade Math
  • 6th Grade Science
  • 7th Grade Science
  • 8th Grade Science
  • 9th Grade Social Studies
  • 10th Grade Math
  • 10th Grade English

Facilitator Toolkit  

Created for education professionals who are interested in teaching colleagues the research-based STAR Framework for Powerful Teaching and Learning. The Facilitator Toolkit introduces a common awareness, gives participants a common understanding, teaches them a common language, and gets them started on a common practice.

Included in the toolkit are the Module DVD complete with sample lessons and the Materials CD complete with all the materials necessary to complete the Powerful Teaching and Learning training.

$199.95 USD

STAR Classroom Observation Protocol  

As you and your team continue implementing Powerful Teaching and Learning, the STAR Classroom Observation Protocol is the tool that will help guide you through all your reflections.

$0.49 USD

Lesson Planning Guide  

The Powerful Teaching and Learning Lesson Planning Guide is the perfect way to ensure you are incorporating elements of Powerful Teaching and Learning in every lesson. As a laminated version, you can reuse over and over.

$4.99 USD

Continuum/Debrief Sheet  

As you practice scoring the STAR Protocol and reflecting on your own learning, this simple document will help guide you and your team to successful reflection.

$2.99 USD

Action Research Journal  

Useful for keeping all Powerful Teaching and Learning notes handy, the Action Research Journal is the perfect size to take with you anywhere. Now includes observation log and Commit to Change pages for the entire year!

$14.99 USD

STAR Framework Poster  

This 24" x 36" poster presents the entire STAR Framework for easy display in a classroom or common staff room.

$19.95 USD

STAR Essential Components Poster Set  

This set of 17" x 11" posters presents each of the five Essential Components plus the STAR Process for easy display in a classroom or common staff room.

$19.95 USD / set of six

Water Bottle  Stainless Steel, BPA-free

This stainless steel BPA-free water bottle will keep you hydrated as you implement Powerful Teaching and Learning into your practices.

These handy bottles make a great morale gift for your staff!

$8.99 USD

Calendar  Leather-bound

Function meets form with a spacious monthly calendar layout, providing ample space for important names, appointments, phone numbers, and more!

Keep track of your daily events!

$4.99 USD

Hand Sanitizer  Keep your germs to yourself

2 fl. oz of BERC Group hand sanitizer is perfect for your desk or on the go. Observing classrooms doesn't have to mean spreading germs.

$2.99 USD

Tote Bag  Use again and again

This non-woven reusable tote will keep your Powerful Teaching and Learning materials all in one place.

Stuff it with Powerful Teaching and Learning prizes and it works perfect as a surprise bag for your staff!

$4.99 USD

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