BAKER • EVALUATION • RESEARCH • CONSULTING

The BERC Group is an independent evaluation, research, and consulting firm focused on putting research into practice. Our mission is to skillfully gather, analyze, and use data to inform, inspire, and improve all learning organizations.

Home > Products > Classroom Videos > In Action Videos

In Action Videos

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®. In select items, Dr. Duane Baker and BERC Associates provide audio commentary while observing the lesson through the lens of the STAR Protocol.

Our videos cover a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Use the subject key to jump straight to a subject area.
Mathematics (4)  
English (3)  
Science (3)  
Social Studies (2)  
Special Subjects (1)

6th Grade Math
Kyna Williams

Students put theoretical probability into practice with the help of a coin.
Elementary School Math - Bonnie Bushaw
$49.95
More >

8th Grade Math
Jeff Hale

A team taught class of sixty students discover the formula for parallel and perpendicular lines. 
High School Math - Tess Kaji
$49.95
More >

10th Grade Math
Mike Shappell

Working in groups, students apply Algebraic Axioms to vector problems instead of real numbers.
Elementary School Math - Bonnie Bushaw
$49.95
 More >

10th Grade Math
Tess Kaji

Students from Waianae, HI use trigonometry to calculate the height of real objects. 
High School Math - Tess Kaji
$49.95
More >

1st/2nd Grade English
Joyce Mihalovich

A Writer's Workshop lesson about a recent field trip.
Elementary School Math - Bonnie Bushaw
$49.95
More >

8th Grade English
Kevin McCarthy

Students work in groups to analyze and discuss various forms of poetry.
High School Math - Tess Kaji
$49.95
More >

9th/10th Grade English
Kirsten Jensen

Using a Writers Workshop method, students revise personal short stories.
Elementary School Math - Bonnie Bushaw
$49.95
More >

4th Grade Science
Judy Williams

Students discover the differences between serial and parallel circuits.
Elementary School Math - Bonnie Bushaw
$49.95
More >

6th Grade Science
Tammy Mendoza

Students discuss how a real proposal to remove town sewer lines will affect local creek beds. 
High School Math - Tess Kaji
$49.95
More >

10th Grade Science
Shelly Nagle

Students use their knowledge of cell reproduction to simulate how drugs prevent disease.
Elementary School Math - Bonnie Bushaw
$49.95
More >

1st Grade Social Studies
Ryan Grant

Located on an Air Force base, this class explores the Father's Day holiday.
Elementary School Math - Bonnie Bushaw
$49.95
More >

8th Grade Social Studies
Jill Reinfeld

Student must decide whether gun rights are more, less, or just as necessary today as when the Bill of Rights was created.
High School Math - Tess Kaji
$49.95
More >

10th Grade American Sign Language
Lori England

A class on American Sign Language.
Lori England
$49.95
More >
Back to top ^

More Videos

In Contrast Series
$49.95/each
See, study, and understand the differences between teacher-centered classrooms and student-centered classrooms. Get ideas for their own instruction by listening to teachers plan and reflect on their own lessons.

In Focus Videos
$49.95/each
These videos focus on a particular STAR element; whether that is a part of the STAR Process, Protocol, or Framework. Learn how to identify that element and how to put it to work in your own practices.

Related Products

Facilitator Guide and Toolkit
For Powerful Teaching and Learning

Facilitator Toolkit
$99.95
The Powerful Teaching and Learning Facilitator Guide is for education professionals who want to implement Powerful Teaching and Learning.    More >

Personal Reflection Guide
For Powerful Teaching and Learning

Personal Reflection Guide
$19.95
The Personal Reflection Guide combines all the materials that are referenced and used in the Facilitator Guide and puts them in module order for your PLC team.    More >
Back to top ^