In this interview, Dr. Luehmann describes the JuST framework as an outgrowth from AST — expanding each of the core practices to support meaningful, culturally sustaining work and social transformation. The framework was developed in partnership with pre-service teachers working in rural communities.
Emphases in the JuST framework include working on meaningful science learning foci that sustain and support local communities, eliciting students’ stories, and bringing in community expertise — all grounded in relationship.
Read about the JuST Framework in this recent publication: Luehmann, A., Zhang, Y., Boyle, H., Tulbert, E., Merliss, G., & Sullivan, K. (2023). Toward a justice-centered ambitious teaching framework: Shaping ambitious science teaching to be culturally sustaining and productive in a rural context. Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
Science Coach Suzanne Sullivan describes how and why she launched an AST book club through social media
Interview with Dr. Kang discussing co-designing science learning
This look-for tool aligns with the Danielson framework and supports principals or coaches in planning for classroom observations.
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