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Paul Bocko, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Education Department at Antioch University New England. He leads the Place-based Education, Educating for Sustainability, and Climate Change & Sustainability Education concentrations within the Experienced Educator Program. His work integrates sociocultural theory and reconstructionist pedagogical approaches to create meaningful, problem-based learning experiences for PreK-12 educators.
- Ph.D. (2022) in Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst
- MEd (2008) in Administration and Supervision from Antioch University New England
- MS (1995) in Environmental Education from Antioch University New England
- BA (1992) in Sociology from University of New Hampshire
His research focuses on sustainability education and critical place pedagogy, emphasizing systems thinking and community engagement. This work connects environmental education with democratic citizenship and curriculum innovation.
His publications demonstrate expertise in merging problem-based learning with sustainability education, covering topics from teacher evaluation frameworks to outdoor learning resources. The 2014 national action plan and 2017 literature review stand out as key contributions.
As a Critical Skills Master Teacher and Communities of Professional Practice National Facilitator, he has developed numerous professional development programs including:
- Nature-Based STEAM Education in Warwick MA
- Place-Based Education at Guilford VT
- Inside Outside Conference (K-8 focus)
He manages the 645-acre Horatio Colony Nature Preserve and serves on multiple environmental advisory boards. His teaching portfolio includes:
- Place-Based Teaching & Learning
- Ecology of Imagination
- Real World Sustainability
- The Learning-Centered School
