Oregon Coast Science Project Module 2 Tasks 1 & 2 - Talk & Equity
Overview
The Oregon Science Project Module #2 is designed for K-12 and nonformal educators who want to learn more about NGSS, with an emphasis on the central role student discourse and talk play in the K-12 NGSS classroom. It is designed to provide 3-4 hours of work and asks learners to create something new to contribute to the work.
Who talks and why?
Engaging All Students
Why Is Science Talk Important? Individual Work
Tips for Success:
Have a copy of Survey 1 open as you work through Task 1.
Be sure to have Survey 1 done by our next meeting.
Module 2 Components:
Task 1 - Why is Science Talk Important? Individual Work
Task 2 - Why is Science Talk Important? Group Reflection and Discussion
On Your Own:
Components: Readings, visuals, and survey response to prepare for Task 2 Relevance: Choose between primary, elementary, and secondary options Preparation: This individual work portion prepares you to engage in reflective discussion with a small group in Task 2
Questions driving our work together in this module:
Q: Why is it important to engage all of our students in science talk?
Q: How do students engage in talk during science in your classroom (what protocols, norms, or framing do you use)?
Q: How would you like them to engage?
Students' attitude, motivation, and identity grealy impact how, and if, they participate productively in science in the classroom. The impact of these traits on student learning vary greatly K-12. Research also shows that it is the teacher's framing of the classroom that is essentail for promoting students' feeling of belonging and participation necessary for them to share their ideas and make their thinking public.
"I can do science."
"I want to do science."
"I belong."
Please click on the resources below that best relate to your practice and interests. As you engage with them, think about how you frame your classroom to promote productive participation for your students, and what is needed to include more students. You will need to use these resources to complete Survey 1 at the end of this task below.
Primary Resources to Complete this Task
Upper Elementary Resources to Complete this Task
Secondary Resources to Complete this Task
Survey 1 - complete after engaging with relevant resources
Why is Science Talk Important? Group Reflection and Discussion
Be sure to refresh your memory on Task 1!
In A Small Group:
Components: Survey with question prompts to drive reflective discussion. Every person completes their own survey. Relevance: Although the resources vary by grade level, this group task is not grade-level specific.
Bring your thinking and reflections from Task 1 so you are ready to contribute to the group discussion. Please collaboratively complete the survey by discussing questions together as each of you fills out your own survey.