Ep 19: Teachers share their experiences and advice during the lockdown

03/17/21 • 31 min

Ask Matt - NGSS science education advice from an expert

In this special episode, Eugene mainly listens in to a small group of teachers who share their experiences and offer advice on how to engage students within this challenging remote learning environment. The discussion is fascinating and offers insights into the lengths that teachers will go to best serve their students. On the call are Elizabeth Brooking, a grade 6-8 science teacher, and the teaching pair of Mich and Leticia Kiwan who team-teach science, math, social studies, and English in middle school.

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Ep 18: Interview with Dr. Okhee Lee - Part 2: Science and Language

Our special conversation with Dr. Okhee Lee continues now with a focus on language learning and the role it should play in our science classrooms. Okhee has established a national reputation for her work and thinking on this subject, and our discussion with her is very thought-provoking.
Resources mentioned in this episode:

NYU SAIL Research Lab
- https://www.nyusail.org/
Okhee Lee's Twitter
- https://twitter.com/OkheeLee_
English Learners in STEM Subjects: Transforming Classrooms, Schools, and Lives
- https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25182/english-learners-in-stem-subjects-transforming-classrooms-schools-and-lives

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Ep 20: Exploring Outdoor Education and NGSS

In this episode, Eugene and Matt are joined by a special guest, Tashanda Giles-Jones. Tashanda is a teacher at Environmental Charter Middle School in Inglewood, California, and she shares some of the work she’s done to help students become leaders in their community through outdoor and environmental projects. Eugene and Matt then explore how outdoor education can enhance opportunities for science learning.
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