Aligning to Standards

by: Nicole H. Maller

This chapter explicitly states how the book aligns with both the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), so that science educators can easily express to administrators, parents, students, and fellow colleagues how their work is meeting national guidelines.

Topics

Address teachers' needs as learners and build on their current knowledge of science content, teaching, and learning. (NSES) Build on the teacher's current science understanding, ability, and attitudes. (NSES) Collaboration among the people involved in programs, with clear respect for the perspectives and expertise of each. (NSES) Communicating Connect and integrate all pertinent aspects of science and science education. (NSES) Deepens educators’ content knowledge, provides them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards, and prepares them to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately. (NSDC) Encourage and support teachers in efforts to collaborate. (NSES) Experimenting Incorporate ongoing reflection on the process and outcomes of understanding science through inquiry. (NSES) Scientific habits of mind Use inquiry, reflection, interpretation of research, modeling, and guided practice to build understanding and skill in science teaching. (NSES)

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 4/15/2013ISBN 9781936959525Stock # PB338XT_2

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