Science Journaling Practices and Feedback Research
Components of science journaling, activities for analyzing and planning journal use, and the impact of feedback on academic achievement. Discover the pre-conditions for effective feedback in education.
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T2L PD : Science Journaling October 21, 2015
Science Practices and Science Journals Scientific Practices Ask questions and define problems Plans and carry out investigations Develop and use models Argument from evidence Analyze and interpret data Construct explanations Use mathematical thinking Obtain, evaluate and communicate information Science Journal Components Questions, problem , purpose Prediction Develop and plan Observations/data/charts/ graphs Claims & evidence Drawing conclusions Reflection
Activity #1: Analyzing SJ Use Purpose: Explore the variety of journal use Clarify components of SJ through examples Tasks: Tally up the entry components (#4) represented thus far for your own journal assignments Create a master tally for your group Each group member share one assignment/entry and the components you think it represents: Discuss -- Do your tablemates agree?
Activity #2: Planning Use of SJ Purpose: Plan additional uses of SJ As a grade level team, select an upcoming lesson to work on Identify any use of science journal already suggested in the lesson What component(s) does it address? Discuss and develop two other potential uses of the SJ before, during, or after the lesson that address DIFFERENT SJ components. If appropriate develop supports that some students may need to successfully complete the journal assignment You will have 20 minutes. If you finish early, so the same with the next lesson.
Research on Feedback Academic feedback is more strongly and consistently related to achievement than any other teaching behavior - Bellon, Bellon & Blank, 1977 The most powerful single modification that enhances achievement is feedback. - Hallie, 2006
Pre-Conditions for Effective Feedback 1. Clear goals/objectives 2. Appropriate tasks 3. Clear criteria for success 4. Teacher belief that ALL students can meet the bar with appropriate support Saphier et al , Skillful Teacher, 2008
Activity #3 Criteria for SJ Entries Purpose: Develop a list of grade-level appropriate criteria for SJ entries. With reference to the sample SJ entries, or your own brainstorming, identify a list of criteria to share with students To consider: Do some/all of the criteria very with the entry assignment? Address not only form but also substance in your criteria Think about academic language development Steps: Think: Spend 5 minutes brainstorming on our own Round Robin: Go around and each contribute one criteria Grade Level Chart: As a group, select 5 or 6 most important criteria and add to Grade Level Chart (Remember to make them students friendly)
Forward to Feedback Excerpt from The Skillful Teacher Next Steps: Implement with clarify of purpose frequent science journal assignments Share Criteria for Success with your students Provide scaffolding when necessary Provide effective feedback to students
