Rural Science Teachers Collaborative Design and Iterative Implementation of Three-Dimensional Lessons
Presenters:
North Sanpete High School
- Bryan Holder
Utah State University
- Max Longhurst
Brigham Young University
- Heather Leary
- Rebecca Sansom
- Michelle Hudson
- Tracy Poulsen
- Clara Smith
Abstract:
Rural high school science teachers often work in isolation with fewer collaborative and professional learning opportunities. One opportunity they have missed is deep learning about and how to implement three-dimensional science lessons. To bridge the geographic isolation of these teachers and increase their capacity with three-dimensional science, we developed a novel professional learning model called Technology-Mediated Lesson Study (TMLS). This engages teachers in iterative, collaborative cycles of lesson design, teaching, observations via technology, and lesson redesign with a team of colleagues aimed at high- impact professional learning and enactment. This paper presents the program design and activities with science teachers who collaboratively design and implement lessons using the TMLS model.
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