Archive: Learn and Lead: How to Support Teachers Making the Shift to 3D Teaching and Learning, January 21, 2026

As science education evolves, the shift toward three-dimensional (3D) teaching and learning—integrating disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices—represents a transformative opportunity for educators and students alike. But with transformation comes challenge, and teachers need informed, sustained support as they reimagine their instructional practice.

Drawing on current research, classroom examples, and district case studies, this session will focus on:

  • Understanding the foundational elements of 3D teaching and learning
  • Identifying common implementation challenges and how to address them
  • Building supportive professional learning communities
  • Using classroom observations and walk-throughs to provide targeted, constructive feedback aligned with 3D learning

Whether you're just beginning the transition or looking to strengthen your support systems, this seminar offers concrete tools and insights to move from vision to practice. Join us and be part of shaping the future of science education.

Who should attend:

  • K–12 instructional leaders
  • Administrators
  • Science coordinators
  • Teacher leaders
  • Professional development providers

All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 NSTA activity points for attending the live seminar and completing the end-of-program survey. A certificate of participation is not awarded for watching the recorded version of the program.

We invite you to register for upcoming web seminars at NSTA.

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To view the presentation slides from the web seminar and related resources, visit the resource collection. Continue discussing this topic in the community forums.

Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "I enjoyed analyzing the video and seeing what 3D teaching looked like and how it can be applied to a classroom."
  • "I felt affirmed that this work is hard. I'm now in a position of teaching other teachers to implement 3D learning and I was struggling with language to support them. This was super helpful refresher on 3D learning, why it's important, and how I can support others in seeing that too."
  • "I really appreciated the in classroom video examples and discussion questions to demonstrate not only concept but how to help other teachers with this mindset shift."

A certificate of attendance was deposited into participants' account page for completing the evaluation form at the end of the program.

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