Myron Dueck

Myron Dueck

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Kelowna, British Columbia

Humorous | Inspirational And Global Education Expert

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MYRON DUECK BIOGRAPHY

Myron Dueck is a highly regarded educator, speaker, and author, whose work focuses on transforming traditional assessment and grading practices to better support student learning. Over the past 25 years, Myron Dueck has taught and led educational initiatives in Canada and New Zealand, bringing a wealth of experience to his approach to supporting educators globally. Myron Dueck currently serves as Vice-Principal for Communicating Student Learning in a British Columbia school district, where Myron Dueck actively promotes student-centered practices such as proficiency scales, self-reflection, and goal-setting. These initiatives are part of the province’s broader educational reforms, aimed at fostering a more personalized and reflective learning environment for students.

His philosophy centers on empowering students by giving them a voice in their educational journey, an approach he elaborates on in his bestselling books, Grading Smarter, Not Harder, and Giving Students a Say. These works provide practical strategies for educators seeking to motivate students and foster a culture of accountability and ownership in the classroom. In Grading Smarter, Not Harder, Myron Dueck challenges traditional grading norms by advocating for practices that emphasize learning over compliance, such as offering retests, focusing on mastery rather than point accumulation, and reducing penalties for late work. Giving Students a Say expands on this by exploring ways to involve students in the assessment process, allowing them to set goals, track progress, and reflect on their own learning journey. Both books are widely respected in the education field for their evidence-based, actionable insights and have been adopted in schools and districts across North America and beyond.

His influence extends beyond his books. Myron Dueck is a frequent speaker at educational conferences, schools, and districts worldwide, where Myron Dueck shares his expertise through keynotes, workshops, and full-day sessions. Known for his engaging and often humorous style, Myron Dueck connects with audiences by combining research with relatable stories from his own teaching experiences. His presentations cover a range of critical topics, including grading, assessment, reporting, and student voice, all aimed at helping educators create environments that support both academic and personal growth for students. Participants in his sessions can expect a blend of theory and practical tools, with a focus on changes that can be implemented immediately to foster a more inclusive, student-centered learning environment.

As a consultant, Myron Dueck continues to advocate for educational systems that prioritize student well-being and learning efficacy over outdated methods. His work aligns with growing calls in education for more flexible, responsive teaching practices that accommodate diverse student needs. Through his consulting, Myron Dueck assists schools in navigating challenges surrounding assessment and reporting, helping educators move toward practices that are equitable and grounded in sound pedagogy.

Living in Summerland, British Columbia, Myron Dueck balances his professional work with family life and a deep connection to his local community. His role as an administrator allows him to stay at the forefront of educational change while influencing policy and practice at a district level. By sharing his journey and passion for educational reform, Myron Dueck has become a respected voice in global education, inspiring countless educators to rethink assessment and embrace strategies that prioritize student success and engagement.

In all his work, Myron Dueck encourages educators to see assessment not as a rigid endpoint but as a tool for learning, growth, and empowerment. His impact on the field continues to grow as more educators and institutions adopt his forward-thinking approach, making a lasting difference in the lives of students and teachers alike.

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 Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Assessment Strategies That Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn
Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Assessment Strategies That Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn
All the talk of closing the achievement gap in schools obscures a more fundamental issue: do the grades we assign to students truly reflect the extent of their learning? In this lively and eye-opening book, educator Myron Dueck reveals how many of the assessment policies that teachers adopt can...

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Giving Students a Say: Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage
Giving Students a Say: Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage
Assessment is an essential part of teaching and learning, but too often it leads to misleading conclusions—sometimes with dire consequences for students. How can educators improve assessment practices so that the results are accurate, meaningful, informative, and fair? Educator and best-selling...

Articles & Magazine Feature

Not making the grade: rethinking student assessment

The Free Press

This article explores innovative approaches to student assessment, challenging traditional grading systems and emphasizing methods that better support student growth and motivation. By rethinking assessment, educators can foster environments that prioritize learning over compliance, encouraging students to take ownership of their educational journey and succeed in ways that align with modern educational goals.
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Giving Our Students the Key to the School

Middle Web

The article, Giving Our Students the Key to the School, explores how empowering students with a voice in their own learning can transform their educational experience. By involving students in assessment and decision-making processes, educators foster a sense of agency and responsibility, leading to higher engagement and motivation. This approach emphasizes the importance of student-centered learning, encouraging students to actively shape their environment and take ownership of their academic journey, ultimately preparing them for lifelong learning and self-assessment.
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Myron Dueck Topic Presentations

Ch-ch-ch-changes 202? – Deeper Learning, Generative AI and the Road Ahead

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  • David Bowie offered a timeless warning to all educators. When speaking about our students, and the inevitability of change, he suggests they may ‘be immune to your consultations…they’re quite aware what they’re going through.’

    Education gets a little more complicated with each passing year. With the aftershocks of a global pandemic reverberating, overnight artificial intelligence (or AI), most notably Chat GPT, has dominated the headlines and many of our educational conversations.

    How are educators and schools supposed to adjust to the reality that computer platforms and robots can perform tasks typically reserved for intelligent beings – us! How might we need to adjust our purpose for learning? Could AI help teachers engineer environments rich with inquiry? How do we stay relevant?

    Perhaps we need to rewind a little through history to look for clues as to how to manage change and adapt to new technologies, all the while striving to deliver what students and communities need (and want). With a clear sense of who we are, and the service we provide, and the quest to model adaptability, perhaps we can look at technology and change with a little less trepidation and a lot more confidence.

From A 2006 Basketball Game To Chat Gpt – One Educator’s Never-ending Journey in Grading and Assessment

Ask Them: It’s Time We Listened Really

What Educators Might Learn From Advertisers

Constraint: the Upside of Uncertainty and Restrictions

Failing Is An Option: Space Travel, Music Icons and Harnessing the Power of Desirable Difficulties.

Ask Them – Why Listening To Our Students Matters.

Retool: Why We Must Equip Our Students To Succeed in A World Where Competencies Will Rule Over Content.

Mixed Messages: the Disconnect Between What Educators Say and Do, and How Grading & Assessment Changes Can Help.

What If: Imagining Doing Things Differently in Our Classrooms.

Poverty, Pressure and Parents: How Grading and Assessment Decisions Can Make Things Better or Worse.

The Value of A Target – How One Educator Embraced Learning Targets in His Classroom.

Grading Smarter Not Harder: in One Hour

Generative AI Is Here: Now What?

Presenting With Purpose – A Behind the Scenes Look at Delivering An Effective Message.

Shared Ownership – Welcoming Students As Partners in the Assessment Conversation.

Myron Dueck Speaking Testimonials

Thank you VERY much for your work with us today! You hit it out of the park – I couldn’t have asked for your presentation to be more aligned with what we need here to move forward this year. Lots of positive comments from many staff, including those indicating this was “the best opening of the year ever during my time at Jackson” and “Myron was my favourite presenter in my 26 years of education.” – Just wanted you to know.

Dave Peters

Principal
Everett Public Schools Everett, WA

Thank you so much for coming to talk with us, I cannot wait for you to come back, as you definitely energized myself and other colleagues to keep going with thinking of better ways to reach our students (and inspiring some teachers who haven’t thought too much about it to start).

Ms. Melissa Cox

Academy of the Holy Names Tampa, FL

I loved hearing your message but really loved the resources and suggestions to execute smarter grading. Thanks for all you do to support teachers, students and learning.

Melanie Hoffmann

Chagrin Public Schools Chagrin Falls, OH

Thank you for the great presentation and information yesterday in Crystal Lake! I had many takeaways from the day, and think that many of your resources and slides will help in my support of teachers implementing Standards-Based Learning and Assessment in School District U-46.

Alisha Wildermuth

Teacher Leader
Student Growth School District U-46 Elgin, IL

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