We assist educators in using OpenSciEd to its fullest potential to help students make sense of scientific phenomena through asking driving questions, holding deep discussions, building consensus, and investigating.
Focus Area
We support educators in harnessing the OpenSciEd platform to ensure equitable access to science content and drive student learning. We support skill development through personalized pathways built from Workshops, 1:1 Coaching, Learning Walks, and BL Connect to achieve clear outcomes.
Outcome: I use curriculum materials to drive student-led scientific investigation.
Outcome: I use the curriculum’s storyline materials to effectively plan for and pace student investigations.
Outcome: I implement strategies to meet the needs of all students throughout a unit.
Outcome: I leverage curriculum materials to help students make meaning of scientific concepts.
We’ve identified four elements that are key for academic success and for building student-centered classrooms. BetterLesson guides teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders through focus areas within each element to lead their professional development journey.
Instructional Leadership Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Inclusive and Responsive Practices Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Flexible Instructional Models Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Curriculum and Academic Content Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Accelerate growth in your schools and stay ahead of the curve.
