OpenSciEd Teacher Workshop Series. 
This is a 5-part series; each topic will be offered twice.

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Topic: Fostering Productive Classroom Norms
Dates: January 27, 2021, or February 3, 2021
Description: During this session, educators will gain deeper insight into the characteristics of effective classroom norms as exemplified by OpenSciEd’s Classroom Norms. Participants will explore the importance of classroom norms as the foundation for a productive learning environment for their students.

Topic: Leading an Anchoring Phenomenon Routine
Dates: February 24, 2021, or March 3, 2021
Description: During this session, educators will gain more in-depth insight into the use of an anchoring phenomenon as a component of effective science instruction as exemplified by OpenSciEd’s Anchoring Phenomenon Routine. Participants will explore the importance of science phenomena as the catalyst for science teaching and learning.

Topic: Facilitating the OpenSciEd Navigation Routine
Dates: March 24, 2021, or March 31, 2021
Description: During this session, educators will gain a deeper understanding of practices that encourage more effective student sense-making, as exemplified by OpenSciEd’s Navigation Routine. Participants will discuss what a classroom looks like when student understanding is central.

Topic: Supporting Student Discourse in Science
Dates: April 21, 2021, or April 28, 2021
Description: During this session, educators will gain a deeper understanding of the benefits and characteristics of effective student discourse as exemplified by OpenSciEd’s 3 Discussion Types. Participants will focus on the importance of student discourse in sense-making and explore discussion strategies.

Topic: Planning for OpenSciEd Implementation
Dates: May 19, 2021, or May 26, 2021
Description: During this session, educators will consider how to prepare for implementing OpenSciEd in their classrooms. Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of OpenSciEd’s design specifications to inform their planning.

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