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High-quality instructional materials (HQIM) designed for next generation
science can make a difference in the quality of equitable science teaching and
learning throughout the system and for all learners (i.e., for all leaders,
teachers, and students). So, how can HQIM designed for next generation science
help? How can local leaders take a systems approach to the selection, broad and
effective implementation, and sustained improvements offered by such materials?
What are some practical ideas for making this work for our community?
Participants, working in teams or small groups, will consider these questions
as they delve into a vignette describing how one large district took on the
challenge of implementing high-quality instructional materials at middle school
and consider their own context and readiness for such an
initiative.
TAKEAWAYS:
1. Curriculum implementation for next generation science requires a clear vision shared by a strong partner, funding, a long-term plan for implementation, a robust professional learning program with ongoing support, advocacy and support, capacity building, and a robust kit distribution and/or refurbishment process; and 2. Some aspects of our current system are supportive of the changes required to implement high-quality instructional materials designed for next generation science and support new approaches to teaching and learning; others are barriers and present challenges to achieving this vision of science teaching and learning.
SPEAKERS:
Jody Bintz (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)