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wondering protocol


In wondering sessions, a "wondering" or issue of interest is raised and a "venture" or possible response to the wondering is discussed. This might involve a conceptual, methodological, or other kind of issue in science education that the individual is puzzled about and wishes to initiate a scholarly conversation. This venue pushes the boundaries of our own theoretical and methodological frameworks and explores ways to get out of our comfort zones. This is also a great space for teachers to share ideas for addressing issues about which they have been wondering. 


Structure for Each individual Presenter 

Each individual presenter will have a total of 25 minutes for their wondering presentation. The specific break down of this time is outlined below.

Statement

10 minutes

The presenter describes the Wondering (without interruption).

clarify

2 minutes

The participants ask clarifying questions of the presenter (with response from the presenter).

incubate

8 minutes

The participants discuss the Wondering and Venture of the presenter (without any input from the presenter).

rejoin

5 minutes

The presenter responds, ask questions, and/or summarizes what they've heard.

Facilitators' recommended time progression

Wondering Session (with 3 Wonderings): 90 minute session

<5 mins

Welcome all, read session title and type (statement above), and turn it over to 1st author(s). 

25 mins total for Wondering A, comprising:

  • Statement from author(s): 10 mins; 
  • Clarifying Qs from participants: 2 mins;
  • Incubation of participants’ discussing: 8 mins; 
  • Response from author(s): 5 mins 

25 mins total for Wondering B, comprising: 

  • Statement from author(s): 10 mins; 
  • Clarifying Qs from participants: 2 mins;
  • Incubation of participants’ discussing: 8 mins; 
  • Response from author(s): 5 mins 

25 mins total for Wondering C, comprising: 

  • Statement from author(s): 10 mins; 
  • Clarifying Qs from participants: 2 mins;
  • Incubation of participants’ discussing: 8 mins; 
  • Response from author(s): 5 mins 
 

<10 mins

Any leftover time may be used to invite Qs for open discussion across ideas raised in session.

Wondering Session (with 2 Wonderings): 60 minute session

<5 mins

Welcome all, read session title and type (statement above), and turn it over to 1st author(s). 

25 mins total forWondering A, comprising:

  • Statement from author(s): 10 mins; 
  • Clarifying Qs from participants: 2 mins;
  • Incubation of participants’ discussing: 8 mins; 
  • Response from author(s): 5 mins

25 mins total for Wondering B, comprising: 

  • Statement from author(s): 10 mins; 
  • Clarifying Qs from participants: 2 mins;
  • Incubation of participants’ discussing: 8 mins; 
  • Response from author(s): 5 mins

<5 mins

Any leftover time may be used to invite Qs for open discussion across ideas raised in session.

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