EPISODE · Oct 7, 2020 · 45 MIN
Episode 6: The Continuity Caveat
from Science In-Between · host Scott McDonald and Ollie Dreon
First, we are in a time where there is absolutely no continuity in how class time is organized, so how do you think about structuring class. Second, we have a long-standing over emphasis in schools on curriculuar continuity - every lesson is its own thing, and this leads to its own kind of disconnection. Standardization and consistency is in tension with individuality and responsiveness. We say, just like Frozen - Let it Go. Try thinking about continuity at different grain-sizes and make your goal the development of a community of science learners. Think in new ways and free yourself of old ideas about the linearity of time. Comma Separated Value (.csv) file Things that bring us joy this week: TrailLink Biking - nothing to recommend except to go out and do it. Can look at Strava. Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind Production assistance by Enzo Dreon
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First, we are in a time where there is absolutely no continuity in how class time is organized, so how do you think about structuring class. Second, we have a long-standing over emphasis in schools on curriculuar continuity - every lesson is its own thing, and this leads to its own kind of disconnection. Standardization and consistency is in tension with individuality and responsiveness. We say, just like Frozen - Let it Go. Try thinking about continuity at different grain-sizes and make your goal the development of a community of science learners. Think in new ways and free yourself of old ideas about the linearity of time. Comma Separated Value (.csv) file Things that bring us joy this week: TrailLink Biking - nothing to recommend except to go out and do it. Can look at Strava. Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind Production assistance by Enzo Dreon
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