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A revolution is underway inscience classrooms. The demands of the new workplace and the ready access toinformation afforded by new technologies have radically changed the way wedefine a scientifically literate society.
More than ever teachers needprofessional development that provides them with the resources they need andempowers them to take the action required to build classrooms where the nextgeneration of scientifically literate students will flourish.
Inquiry Science Learning: Perspectives andPractices consists of four courses, each designed to address a differentstrand in the development of skills teachers need to meet the demands of theircareer, including the following.
- Science Leadership
- Techniques for Success
- Science Content
- Student-Centered Inquiry
In this first course we will focus on helpingteachers expand their influence outside their classroom to promote scientificliteracy throughout their school and into the larger community.
- Science Leadership
Overview
Syllabus
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Week 1: Learning Outside the Classroom:
Outdoo Habitats, Science Labs, Field Experiences, Family Science Night, Science Fair
Week 2: Teachers Outside the Classroom:
Presenting at Conferences, Mentoring, Training
Week 3: Connections Outside the Classroom:
Gra Writing, Collaborations/Partnerships/Collaboratives, Professional Associations
Week 4: Policy Outside the Classroom:
Policy that Affects Science Classrooms and How You Can Have an Impact
