Patrick Brown
@brownpatrick8
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Pat is the author of the bestselling book series Instructional Sequence Matters. He is a regular speaker at regional and national conferences.
St Charles, MO
Joined July 2015
đ Excited to shareâThe Explore-Before-Explain Guidebook for Science Education is now available! Co-published by #NSTA & #RoutledgeEd, itâs packed with strategies for hands-on, sensemaking-rich lessons. #ScienceEd #ExploreBeforeExplain đ https://t.co/gjq2TfNPVr
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This was no small undertaking: 3,917 students in high school, 32 countries, 6 continents! We mapped what graduating students actually know about the Nature of Scientific Inquiry. Crucial data to inform practice Learn more here: https://t.co/BVxKyXfF89
#GlobalEd #ScienceEd
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What happens when students explore before we explain? My new #Edutopia article unpacks a constructivist approach to science that deepens curiosity and understanding. https://t.co/LzCZ1c0fpA
#STEM #ScienceTeaching #NSTA
edutopia.org
Hands-on, minds-on learning experiences help ensure that students gain a deep understanding of science concepts.
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Impactful research alert! This article still the go-to for understanding quality STEM programs and how they influence student success. If you're in education or research, bookmark this one. https://t.co/HfhJW67Dey
#STEM #EdResearch #K12
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Real science starts with exploration! Our "Explore-Before-Explain" lesson turns students into light and shadow investigators. They collect data & build their own concepts https://t.co/pTCOojSuiE
#NSTA #ExploreBeforeExplain
tandfonline.com
Published in Science and Children (Vol. 62, No. 5, 2025)
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Very fortunate to collaborate with @brownpatrick8 on this recent article regarding leveraging toughness for modern learning.
districtadministration.com
Real-world applications of skills demonstrate an innate toughness and resourcefulness that can be powerful assets in the academic setting.
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New article with @GraceBoersma of #Kognity! âSTEM Matters: Empowering the Next Generation Through Innovative Educationâ explores how UbD, 5E, & sensemaking spark curiosity & real-world STEM learning #stem #exploreb4explain
https://t.co/yWtYBeN01a
kognity.com
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and pressing global challenges, STEM education has never been more critical. Our STEM Matters: Leadership from Educational Purposes to Classroom...
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New in #NSTAâs Science and Children! Help students build evidence-based claimsâlike how magnet type, not size, affects strength. Planning with clear learning goals sharpens teaching and deepens understanding. #ScienceEd #NGSS #ExploreBeforeExplain
tandfonline.com
Published in Science and Children (Vol. 62, No. 4, 2025)
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If we expect high standards and innovation for students, our professional learning should reflect the same. Grateful to share this piece with world language educators, curriculum specialists, and school leaders. @e_r_richards
#WorldLanguageEducation #EdLeadership
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đ Join Grace Boersma, #Kognity & me at #ASCD for two powerful sessions! đŹ STEM Matters: Design student-centered units with UbD & real-world STEM challenges. đŁïž Student Voice: Use idea probes & explore-before-explain to deepen inquiry & uplift every voice. #ISTELive #ASCDAnnual
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Are you a #CurriculumLeader or #ScienceSpecialist? Our new article, #RodgerBybee & @JosephTaylor in @NSTA's Science and Children, is for you! Discover how to use research on student learning & the 5E model to create high-quality #NGSS curriculum. https://t.co/LGVBfZw1iC
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Published in Science and Children (Vol. 62, No. 3, 2025)
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Our latest article in @NSTA's Science and Children (with @JimConcannon!) reveals how young minds are already little scientists. Kids on a playground are constantly forming hypotheses â even if imperfect! Play is powerful learning. đĄ Check it out: https://t.co/STIX2Ts5sF
#NSTA
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Published in Science and Children (Vol. 62, No. 3, 2025)
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Formative assessments are more than just check-ins, they're training for summative success! đȘ Excited to team up with @GraceBoersma from @Kognity to explore this idea. Read our latest on @edutopia: https://t.co/bQObDein0V
#FormativeAssessment #Education
edutopia.org
Assessing studentsâ learning during a class or project can help you adapt your teaching and guide them to meet their goals.
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Grateful to be Fort Zumwalt and for the collaborations near and far to help ensure All students are success-ready in k-12 and beyond.
What an honor for Dr. Brown!
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What an honor for Dr. Brown!
Congratulations Dr. Pat Brown, @OFallonChamber Person of the Year! Honored as a a champion for âcareer education programs that connect students to real world opportunities bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace.â https://t.co/2bNUsd1Pvz
@USDOL @PLTWorg
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Classroom observations: Maximizing them to foster teacher growth. Thx to âŠ@brownpatrick8â© for allowing me to be part of this collaboration
districtadministration.com
Classroom observations focused on activating thinking, strategic planning, and reflection drive impactful teaching and learning.
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âExplore before explainâ is all about engaging studentsâ ideas and discovery using new languages before receiving formal explanations. This allows students to develop understanding and build curiosity about a topic through active learning experiencesâa major goal of @actfl
Recently, @brownpatrick8 and I had a featured article in the spring 2024 issue of @ACTFLâs of âThe Language Educatorâ. I know that some do not have access to the article, so I wanted to share a summary of it here: https://t.co/CMLZ6GGFyj
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I am excited to announce that @brownpatrick8 and I have a featured article in the most recent issue of @actfl's of 'The Language Educator'. Get all the details in ' The Language Educator' found here: https://t.co/n1ji5GjO45
#LanguageLearning #WorldLanguages #Education
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Super excited to be speaking at Engage! Join me on November 9th, 2023 at @Kognityâs online conference to reignite innovation and curiosity in learning! Use the discount code âPATRICKBROWN100â to secure a FREE ticket! Register at: https://t.co/boH6d8SBw2
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Looking forward to #nsta in KC!
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