I must say that I've learned a lot from being an I-RISE scholar. I've been enjoying the words of advise that I've been receiving from the teachers in the E1 class, as well as from the other I-RISE scholars. I've been reviewing the videos from before searching for one a clips that have resonated in my mind enough to post and discuss about. Thank fully I have found several. The first one that I am sharing is from the first day that I was able to take notes on PrimaryPad which is actually the second day of the class.
The teachers had their first experience with Energy Theater on that day. Lane gets them prepared for Energy Theater by having a whole class discussion about energy. The teachers in the E1 class mentioned how they have to be careful with the words they use in their classrooms to prevent their students from being confused. One of the teachers complaied about using the words "change" and "transform". Another teacher debated with the class as to whether or not they should be on the same page when it comes to teaching in general. Julie, who is sitting at table 2 made a remark that's been stuck in my head ever since. Here it is-
Clip taken from: E1 120807 1018 T2.mp4
I've experienced some classrooms in the Chicago/Chicagoland area where there is more taking than "do-ing". I agree what Julie has said wholeheartedly. Focusing on words and terms, although important, increases the chances for students to miss out what "do-ing" science has to offer. I think believe that's what makes Energy Theater so important. It's an excellent tool to "do" science and define and relate to the terms.
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