Sun, Aug 21, 2016 11:46 PM in Science Teachers' Learning: Chapters 6 & 7
(Ken, I will accept your challenge to talk about Nebraska Vision of Science (NVOS) in 2016!)
3. Describe a professional learning experience you found valuable. How did it compare to the “consensus model of effective professional development” five elements (p. 118):Content focus, active learning, coherence, sufficient duration, collective participation?
I helped organize a large statewi...
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Fri, Aug 19, 2016 8:02 AM in Science Teachers' Learning: Chapters 6 & 7
Chris,
These sound like outstanding programs. Reflecting about these in light of the five elements of the "consensus model of professional development" in Science Teachers' Learning: Content focus, active learning, coherence, sufficient duration, collective participation; I would say these programs exemplify these elements.
As a former chemistry teacher, I would love to see the cloud chambe...
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Wed, Aug 17, 2016 7:00 PM in Science Teachers' Learning: Chapters 6 & 7
Chapter 7 questions:
Here are some questions to get started on discussion of Chapter 7-Teacher Learning in Schools and Classrooms. Feel free to respond to one or many, or bring up points that you found resonate with you:
1. What is your current job role? Does reading about the importance of collaboration and professional learning affirm or challenge what you are currently doing? Ple...
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