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5 PhD Science Blog Posts to Help Set You Up for Success Heading into the 2023–24 School Year

Santina Vieira

by Santina Vieira

August 30, 2023
5 PhD Science Blog Posts to Help Set You Up for Success Heading into the 2023–24 School Year

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We want your transition back to the classroom this fall to be a breeze. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our top five favorite Phd Science® blog posts that will help you prep for back to school. They touch on getting started with a new science program, lesson prep, routines, differentiation, accessibility, and more. Whether you still have a few more days of summer break or are in full-school mode, these posts should have something for you.

1. Getting Started With A New Science Program

Looking for a crash course in PhD Science? We’ve got you covered. We understand that change can be stressful, but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are new to PhD Science or just need a quick refresher, this post focuses on helping you become comfortable implementing a new curriculum in your classroom.  

2. Planning And Preparing For Lessons

We want your planning and prep with PhD Science to be a breeze. In this video, PhD Science Implementation Support Specialist Koi Beard unpacks how to plan and prepare for teaching PhD Science. The video highlights a multitude of resources that can be used to plan implementation, as well as recommended strategies for preparing for upcoming modules, concepts, and lesson sets.

3. Beginning Of The Year Routine Building

Students thrive when there is consistency. By implementing clear instructional routines in your science classroom at the beginning of the school year, teachers and students can spend more time actually doing the science. In this blog post, PhD Science Implementation Support Specialist Naz Yaqubie discusses establishing a few classroom norms centered around the core components of PhD Science that will help foster a positive learning environment. 

4. How To Engage Students In Class Discussion

Nothing is more inspiring than walking around your classroom and hearing your students engaging in great conversations about their most recent science lesson. This post takes you through the strategies embedded throughout each PhD Science module and how you can help emerging scientists build knowledge through conversations in your PhD Science classroom.  

5. Differentiation With Universal Design In Mind: Emphasis On All Learners

“How can I help ALL of my students achieve positive outcomes in my science class?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you are not alone. This post takes you through how Universal Design for Learning can help level the playing field in science for your young scientists.  

We understand the work that goes into creating a positive learning community, and with the right support system, success becomes easier. For a full list of free resources available to you, visit our PhD Science website, where you can access valuable PhD Science-specific blog posts and webinars to help support your teaching during the 2023–2024 school year. 

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Topics: Implementation Support Back to School PhD Science