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This space is an extension of the efforts of Science Education at the Crossroads. Although our physical gatherings are the best mode of interaction, this venue can extend some discussions and offer a place for some new ones.

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Started by Adam Johnston in Miscellany Aug 16, 2010.

Micro-steps and entry points 5 Replies

Started by Sharon Dotger in Vexations. Last reply by Sharon Dotger Aug 9, 2010.

A new Venture

Started by Adam Johnston in Ventures Mar 30, 2010.

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Hi Everyone,We are in the process of moving this forum to our main website. If you're reading this, you are currently a member of the Science Education at the Crossroads "Ning," a social network we've used to support some discussions and other interactions. This has supported some modest usage, but now Ning is requiring a fee for this service. We (John and I) have decided to only pay for one web based service -- our domain and server at sciedxroads.org.…See More

Discussion posted by Adam Johnston Aug 16, 2010

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Sharon Dotger replied to Sharon Dotger's discussion 'Micro-steps and entry points'

Hi Andy, I don't know what to think - even though I've been thinking about it for a long time. My short answer (at the moment) is that the changes we need to make are really systemic and yet acted on by individuals. For example, I am…

Aug 9, 2010

Andrew Gilbert replied to Sharon Dotger's discussion 'Micro-steps and entry points'

"I don't want to think in terms of deficits, what they're doing wrong. So I'm trying to find the place where they are doing something "right" and build from that positive place..." Love it... I'm a few months…

Aug 9, 2010

A new Venture

Hi Everyone,In spite of taking a year sabbatical from Crossroads, John & I have started this Venture we call "Intersections":http://sciedxroads.org/words/Take a look, tune in for more, and send in your own contributions. Contact us for details.AdamSee More

Discussion posted by Adam Johnston Mar 30, 2010

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Sharon Dotger replied to Sharon Dotger's discussion 'Micro-steps and entry points'

Adam & John, Thanks for your thoughtful replies. I'm struck by the nature of a turning point and the notion that maybe it isn't as simple as a set of steps or processes that one goes through. I agree, Adam, that there seems to be a…

Jan 19, 2010

Adam Johnston replied to Sharon Dotger's discussion 'Micro-steps and entry points'

Sharon, I think that I'll be even less useful than John on this. What popped into my mind was what was already on my mind -- an example of "your work reminds me of my own work, let me tell you more about myself." I hate when people…

Jan 19, 2010

John Settlage replied to Sharon Dotger's discussion 'Micro-steps and entry points'

Dear Sharon, I am not aware of such a literature. However, what popped into my mind was the notion of "turning point" -- and there is a small amount of work in this area. I'm not sure how solid the foundations are for this work but…

Jan 15, 2010

Micro-steps and entry points

Hi all,I'm wondering if anyone knows of any literature that talks about ways in which a group of teachers finds an entry point, a foot hold if you will, to engage in a complex process of changing teaching, especially when the teaching they are trying to do is so different from what they've always done.Also, any references for the notion of a micro-step or micro-transformation? We're thinking of this as a baby step of change. Something that moves them forward from where they were, even if…See More

Discussion posted by Sharon Dotger Jan 12, 2010

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