Sonoma Teacher Team Conversation Resources
A group of science teachers participated in a training session to address shared challenges in science instruction and explore root causes of its complexity in modern classrooms. They discussed operational adjustments in planning, routines, and collaboration to enhance effectiveness and responsiveness to student needs. The training emphasized the intersection of language, culture, and learning, highlighting how students express scientific understanding through talking, writing, drawing, and sharing, while incorporating strategies like translanguaging and Triangle Talk to support Multilingual Learners. Through reflection, small-group collaboration, and idea generation, teachers developed actionable plans, reinforced by slides with resources, affirming that integrating science, language, and culture helps students learn more and view themselves as capable scientists.