Science In-Between

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss the artificial intelligence chatbot named ChatGPT and the implications for education, assessment and so much more. In our discussion, we reference the following: [ Seth Godin's blog post on Attention, Trust and ChatGPT ChatGPT Things that bring us joy this week: Wednesday on Netflix World Cup 2022 Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk all things grades, assessment, evaluation and what not. We air our frustrations and dig into how it challenges notions of equity, and the issues around standardized and common assessments. Ollie gets some therapy. Things that bring us joy this week: Spotify Wrapped (Ollie's top artist was Stevie Wonder, not Japanese Breakfast) On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Intro/...

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss the benefits, opportunities, and potential downsides of extracurricular STEM activities like Science Olympiad and science fairs. Things that bring us joy this week: Daytum Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about the dimensions of contrast between Ambitious Science Teaching and more traditional status quo teaching. For example, curiousity from AST is in contrast to judgemental in status quo teaching. Things that bring us joy this week: Stauffer's Stars (both milk chocolate and dark chocolate) Kringle Danish Pastry (OH Brand) available from Trader Joe's Intro/Outro Music: Notice of E...

In this episode, Scott and Ollie talk about different classroom discourse moves in science class. In the discussion, we draw on the Ambitious Science Teaching Discourse Primer (We can be pronounced as you wish) Things that bring us joy this week: Reacher on Amazon Prime The Big Brunch on HBOmax Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we the 5 why method to answer why we teach science and why students should learn it. Things that bring us joy this week: Infinity Triology from Marvel Comics You Are Not So Smart Podcast from David McRaney Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss how science teachers can navigate the teaching of controversial topics like evolution and climate change. Things that bring us joy this week: Premier League Soccer Inciting Joy by Ross Gay Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we do another "magic wand" experiment and transform science education (preK to undergrad, but mostly K-12). We don't mess around and really reconceptualize everything about education. Things that bring us joy this week: Ultra Podcast by Rachel Maddow on MSNBC Dr. Who - In particular the Thirteenth Doctor played by Jodie Whittaker Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss how they would change teacher education if they had the magical power to do so. Midway through the episode, Ollie references an article on how some students are advised away from the teaching profession. The research by Zid Mancenido (2021) can be downloaded at: https://meridian.allenpress.com/her/article-abstract/91/4/433/474202/How-High-Achievers-Learn-Th...

Revisionist History The Department of Physiological Hygiene Things that bring us joy this week: Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North American by Matt Kracht Andor on Disney+ Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss the importance of curricular planning and discuss how big ideas, anchoring events, and storylines can inform the process. For help with curricular planning, check out the Ambitious Science Teaching website . Things that bring us joy this week: Making Pasta with Scott Conant Abbott Elementary Season 2 Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about closure at the end of lessons and what might be an alternative to closing things down. Madeline Hunter (Not Danielson, which is what Scott said, but did not mean). Things that bring us joy this week: Wet Leg Shopcraft as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss the evolution of the concept of "scientific literacy" since the introduction of Project 2016 introduced Science for All Americans in the early 1990s. Things that bring us joy this week: The Spirited Man by Van Neistat House of the Dragon Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about how teaching (science) teachers can be like teaching science and how it is different. We talk about the apprenticeship of observation, the two worlds problem, teacher reflection, and making models of teaching. Plus, we shake our fist at something else briefly, not just clouds. Things that bring us joy this week: Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu House Projects - Building a Deck on...

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss how to frame observations of classrooms. Scott introduces two framing questions which provides a guide to consider what different classroom practices engender and communicate. Things that bring us joy this week: Fantasy Football The Great Serena Williams Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we did only joys. We chose one thing that brought us joy from a group of different categories. Things that bring us joy this week: Podcast Blank Check with Griffin and David Phase Zero Phone App DuoLingo SleepWatch Game Knotwords by Zach Gage Wordhunt Spelling Bee from NYT TV Show Reservationi Dogs The Bear Movie Everything, Everwhere, All at Once UNNUR Book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn...

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss how we approach "correct answers" in science classrooms and whether anything is really "right." Things that bring us joy this week: Brandi Carlile The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about the long overlooked (by us) context of informal science education. We talk about what it means and how it is the same or different from more traditional formal science education (i.e. classroom science teaching). Learning Science in Informal Environments: People, Places, and Pursuits Identifying and Supporting Productive STEM Programs in Out-of-School Settings Things that b...

In this episode, Scott and Ollie talk about the international STEM education and what we can learn (if anything) from the assessment-based comparisons. In the conversation, we draw on data from the 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and 2019 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) Things that bring us joy this week: Bullet Train with Brad Pitt Sean Carro...

This week we talk about direct instruction and what role it takes in ambitious forms of teaching. Ambitious Science Teaching by Windschitl, Thompson, and Braaten Things that bring us joy this week: For the first time ever we have a shared joy - The Bear on FX/Hulu Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, Scott and Ollie revisit a topic from Episode 97 and examine what learning principles should inform an online, educational future. During the conversation, Scott references "epistemic agency" and cites the following article: Addressing the epistemic elephant in the room: Epistemic agency and the next generation science standards (Miller et al, 2018) Things that bring us joy this we...

This week we talk about how much science we need, as citizens, to participate in the public discourse in society and make public decisions. We move from talking about how of science (the processes and practices of science) and talk a bit about the what of science (the normative science understandings). Things that bring us joy this week: The Boys - Season 4 on Amazon Prime Ozark on Netflix Intro/O...

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss recent experiences they've had that communicated that the future of K-12 education through online delivery. We discuss whether this is a realistic and what some of the hurdles schools and families will need to navigate to make that happen. In the episode, we briefly discuss the following: Adam Grant's Work Live podcast Modern Classrooms Project Things that...

This week we talk about culturally relevant science teaching and what that means in terms of connecting to local community issues. We talk about the nature of being responsive as a science teacher and having learning opportunities be connected to local community issues is not a requirement for doing culturally relevant teaching. How do you think about creating curiousity and relevance by building...

In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss the reasons that prospective science teachers should enter the profession. Things that bring us joy this week: Thor: God of Thunder - God Butcher series Sierra Six: A Gray Man Novel by Mark Greaney Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind