See how two primary classrooms organize model share-outs in ways that move beyond “show and tell.” Purposefully selecting and sequencing how models are shared, and supporting students in noticing aspects of each other’s models, are key components.
Selecting and sequencing can be geared toward elevating divergent thinking and contributions from students whose communities have not been recognized in science. This can push against narrow and harmful notions that there is one right answer, one way to engage in science, and one group of people who get to do so.
For more on structuring share-outs, the 5 practices framework can support teachers in selecting and sequencing student work: Cartier, J., Smith, M. S. S., Stein, M. K., & Ross, D. (2013). 5 practices for orchestrating task-based discussions in science. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Using Science Theater as a format for student explanations.
This case study describes how a school district intentionally designed PL to support teachers in integrating translanguaging and multimodal representations when eliciting students’ ideas.
In this resource, we feature three stories about instructional coaching to show a variety of ways educators support the professional learning for ambitious and equitable teaching and learning.
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