Encouraging Teachers to Teach with Big Concepts

Using science teaching and learning as an example, Dr. Stephanie Sisk-Hilton illustrates the importance of exploring big concepts and connected systems with students. She shares her work with colleagues, designing a program leading to a Climate Justice Education certificate. Suggestions on how coaches can assist teachers to expand current instructional practices are included.

Email Dr. Sisk-Hilton: stephsh@sfsu.edu
Read, "A New Program Will Train Teachers to Teach Climate Change, Without the ‘Doom and Gloom’" here.

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