science educators for equity, diversity, & Social justice |
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.
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:
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25 mins total for Wondering B, comprising:
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25 mins total for Wondering C, comprising:
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<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:
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25 mins total for Wondering B, comprising:
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<5 mins Any leftover time may be used to invite Qs for open discussion across ideas raised in session. |