Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Project Title
For developing a new course on the Next Generation Science Standards for teachers and aligning existing course materials to support the Institute for Quality Science Teaching
Date
Mar. 02, 2017
Duration
24 months
Description
The Framework for K-12 Science Education and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) put forth a vision for science teaching and learning that necessitates a fundamental shift in teacher practice. The Museum of Science and Industry’s (MSI) Institute for Quality Science Teaching (IQST) works to support teachers and administrators in Chicago-area schools to implement NGSS-aligned teaching practices through on-going teacher professional development. During this grant, MSI will 1) revise existing IQST course materials to ensure explicit connections between the NGSS and lessons that demonstrate three-dimensional learning in science; 2) develop a new NGSS course for past and current teachers and administrators aimed at increasing confidence using tools and processes to design and adapt instructional materials to support NGSS implementation; and 3) conduct and share an evaluation study measuring the impact of NGSS-aligned courses on teachers’ understanding of three-dimensional learning, their content knowledge, their attitudes toward the NGSS,
and changes in their teaching behaviors.
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Project Title
For support of the Institute for Quality Science Teaching and Science Leadership Initiative
Date
Dec. 04, 2014
Duration
24 months
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Project Title
For the Institute for Quality Science Teaching and Learning
Date
Jun. 06, 2013
Duration
8 months