Share Paper: Technology-Mediated Lesson Study: Improving Rural Science Teachers’ Three-Dimensional Science Teaching Practices

  1. Michelle Hudson, Brigham Young University, United States
  2. Rebecca Sansom, Brigham Young University, United States
  3. Heather Leary, Brigham Young University, United States
  4. Max Longhurst, Utah State University, United States
  5. Josh Stowers, Brigham Young University, United States
  6. Tracy Poulsen, Brigham Young University, United States
  7. Clara Smith, Brigham Young University, United States
Wednesday, March 15 3:00-3:20 PM Toulouse B

Abstract: As science education evolves to three-dimensional (3D) science, rural science teachers often lack the same professional development and training as their urban counterparts due to isolation and other factors. One method that can help teachers improve their teaching skills is lesson study, which allows educators to co-create and evaluate lessons as a group. By using technology-mediated lesson study, rural science teachers can connect with geographically distant others and collaborate to build new collegiate connections and gain knowledge and skill with 3D science principles. Preliminary interview and observation data suggest rural teachers are making meaningful connections and iteratively improving their ability ...