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Middle school science teachers often have shaky scientific knowledge

The Hechinger Report

But his academic science background is unclear: He declined a request from The Hechinger Report to answer questions about his science training and how he discusses pandemic-related public health measures in class. His Amazon author page lists him as an attorney who majored in political science and English in college.

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Is Classroom Discussion a Dying Art?

ED Surge

The questions need to be open-ended enough to spark conversation between multiple groups, says Gannon, who also teaches history. In the past, his prompts have asked students about specific readings theyve done or the cause and effect of certain events. The papers keep rotating until theyre back with their original group.