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A cognitive apprenticeship for science literacy based on journalism

Abstract: The Science Literacy through Science Journalism (SciJourn) project aims to reframe the discussion of science literacy for citizenship, and explore how science journalism practices can be used to inform a cognitive apprenticeship that increases the science literacy of participants. This symposium features four paper presentations that report on the progress of the SciJourn project.

Author/Presenter

Polman, Joseph L.

Saul, E. Wendy

Newman, Alan

Farrar, Cathy

Singer, Nancy

Turley, Eric

Pearce, Laura

Hope, Jennifer

McCarty, Glenda

Graville, Cynthia

Year
2010

Supporting Implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Recommendations for Professional Development

In 2010, the National Governor’s Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers published theCommon Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) and to date, 44 states, the District of Columbia,and the U.S. Virgin Islands have adopted the document. These content and practice standards, which specify what students are expected to understand and be able to do in K-12 mathematics, represent a significant departure from what mathematics is currently taught in most classrooms and how it is taught.

Author/Presenter

Paola Sztajn

Karen Marrongelle

Peg Smith

Year
2012
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Digital Textbook Playbook

About this Playbook The Digital Textbook Playbook is a guide to help K-12 educators and administrators advance the conversation toward building a rich digital learning experience. This Playbook offers information about determining broadband infrastructure for schools and classrooms, leveraging home and community broadband to extend the digital learning environment, and understanding necessary device considerations. It also provides lessons learned from school districts that engaged in successful transitions to digital learning.

Author/Presenter

Digital Textbook Collaborative

Year
2012

Enhancing the Authenticity of a Web-Based Module for Teaching Simple Inheritance

Tali, T., Kali, Y., Magid, S., & Madhok, J. (2011). Enhancing the authenticity of a web-based module for teaching simple inheritance. In T. D. Sadler (Ed.), Socio-scientific issues in science classroom: Teaching, learning and research (pp.11-38). Springer.

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Author/Presenter

Tali Tal

Yael Kali

Stella Magid

Jacqueline J. Madhok

Year
2011

Enhancing the Authenticity of a Web-Based Module for Teaching Simple Inheritance

Tali, T., Kali, Y., Magid, S., & Madhok, J. (2011). Enhancing the authenticity of a web-based module for teaching simple inheritance. In T. D. Sadler (Ed.), Socio-scientific issues in science classroom: Teaching, learning and research (pp.11-38). Springer.

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Author/Presenter

Tali Tal

Yael Kali

Stella Magid

Jacqueline J. Madhok

Year
2011

Enhancing the Authenticity of a Web-Based Module for Teaching Simple Inheritance

Tali, T., Kali, Y., Magid, S., & Madhok, J. (2011). Enhancing the authenticity of a web-based module for teaching simple inheritance. In T. D. Sadler (Ed.), Socio-scientific issues in science classroom: Teaching, learning and research (pp.11-38). Springer.

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Author/Presenter

Tali Tal

Yael Kali

Stella Magid

Jacqueline J. Madhok

Year
2011

Enhancing the Authenticity of a Web-Based Module for Teaching Simple Inheritance

Tali, T., Kali, Y., Magid, S., & Madhok, J. (2011). Enhancing the authenticity of a web-based module for teaching simple inheritance. In T. D. Sadler (Ed.), Socio-scientific issues in science classroom: Teaching, learning and research (pp.11-38). Springer.

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Author/Presenter

Tali Tal

Yael Kali

Stella Magid

Jacqueline J. Madhok

Year
2011

Investigations of a Complex, Realistic Task: Intentional, Unsystematic, and Exhaustive Experimenters

McElhaney, K.W. & Linn, M.C. (2011). Investigations of a Complex, Realistic Task: Intentional, Unsystematic, and Exhaustive Experimenters. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 48(7), 745-770.

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Author/Presenter

Kevin McElhaney

Marcia Linn

Year
2011

Investigations of a Complex, Realistic Task: Intentional, Unsystematic, and Exhaustive Experimenters

McElhaney, K.W. & Linn, M.C. (2011). Investigations of a Complex, Realistic Task: Intentional, Unsystematic, and Exhaustive Experimenters. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 48(7), 745-770.

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Author/Presenter

Kevin McElhaney

Marcia Linn

Year
2011

Investigations of a Complex, Realistic Task: Intentional, Unsystematic, and Exhaustive Experimenters

McElhaney, K.W. & Linn, M.C. (2011). Investigations of a Complex, Realistic Task: Intentional, Unsystematic, and Exhaustive Experimenters. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 48(7), 745-770.

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Author/Presenter

Kevin McElhaney

Marcia Linn

Year
2011