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Survey | Broadening Participation Topical Group
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Survey | DRK-12 Early Learning Topical Group
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Resource | Master of Arts in Teaching Program at the Museum
American Museum of Natural History. (2012, October 25). Master of Arts in Teaching Program at the Museum [Video File].
American Museum of Natural History. (2012, October 25). Master of Arts in Teaching Program at the Museum [Video File].
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Resource | MAT Graduates Reflect on Pioneering Program
American Museum of Natural History. (2013, December 23). MAT Graduates Reflect on Pioneering Program [Video File].
American Museum of Natural History. (2013, December 23). MAT Graduates Reflect on Pioneering Program [Video File].
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Resource | Teaching Science Teachers
Cascarano, C. & Koirala, S. [New York Times]. (2013, December 15). Teaching Science Teachers [Video File].
Cascarano, C. & Koirala, S. [New York Times]. (2013, December 15). Teaching Science Teachers [Video File].
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Project Spotlight | Teacher Preparation Models and Programs: Featured Projects
An Innovative Approach to Earth Science Teacher Preparation: Uniting Science, Informal Science Education, and Schools to Raise Student Achievement (NSF #1119444)PI: Maritza Macdonald | Co-PI(s): Ro Kinzler, Mordecai Mac Low, and Ed MathezInstitution: American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)Grade band(s): Middle-HighLocation: New York, NYProject website: https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/master-of…
An Innovative Approach to Earth Science Teacher Preparation: Uniting Science, Informal Science Education, and Schools to Raise Student Achievement (NSF #1119444)PI: Maritza Macdonald | Co-PI(s): Ro Kinzler, Mordecai Mac Low, and Ed MathezInstitution: American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)Grade band(s): Middle-HighLocation: New York, NYProject website: https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/master-of…
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Project Spotlight | Teacher Preparation Models and Programs
This Spotlight features a range of DRK-12 projects that work with preservice teachers in STEM disciplines. These projects are working in cities around the country to design, implement, and/or study teacher preparation programs. Learn more about the impact of these innovative models on preservice learning and teaching. Profiles of three featured projects offer details about their preservice…
This Spotlight features a range of DRK-12 projects that work with preservice teachers in STEM disciplines. These projects are working in cities around the country to design, implement, and/or study teacher preparation programs. Learn more about the impact of these innovative models on preservice learning and teaching. Profiles of three featured projects offer details about their preservice…
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Resource | The Missing Ingredient in Science Teacher Preparation: The Role of the Senior Specialist
The traditional model for supervision of pre-service science teachers during the field experience within teacher preparation programs includes the appointment of a university supervisor who is often a retired teacher and/or adjunct faculty and a school-based co-operating teacher who rarely receives training from the university to be a mentor. This can lead to a disconnect between the university…
The traditional model for supervision of pre-service science teachers during the field experience within teacher preparation programs includes the appointment of a university supervisor who is often a retired teacher and/or adjunct faculty and a school-based co-operating teacher who rarely receives training from the university to be a mentor. This can lead to a disconnect between the university…
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Resource | Supporting Mentor Teachers in the Assessment of and Inquiry into High-Leverage Science Teaching Practices
While the scholarship examining the teaching of high leverage teaching practices in the context of pre-service teacher education is continuing to grow (Ball & Forzani, 2009; McDonald, Kazemi, & Kavanaugh, 2013; Windschitl, Thompson, Braaten & Stroupe, 2012), fewer teacher educators have been examining how to bring those who mentor pre-service teachers, sometimes called cooperating…
While the scholarship examining the teaching of high leverage teaching practices in the context of pre-service teacher education is continuing to grow (Ball & Forzani, 2009; McDonald, Kazemi, & Kavanaugh, 2013; Windschitl, Thompson, Braaten & Stroupe, 2012), fewer teacher educators have been examining how to bring those who mentor pre-service teachers, sometimes called cooperating…
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Resource | How can museums help teachers with the NGSS?
Released in 2013, the Next Generation Science Standards have the potential to revolutionize science education in the United States, requiring a very different way of thinking about learning and teaching science. Now is the opportune moment to prepare teachers for these new approaches to science instruction and classroom assessment and introduce them to the types of curriculum resources needed to…
Released in 2013, the Next Generation Science Standards have the potential to revolutionize science education in the United States, requiring a very different way of thinking about learning and teaching science. Now is the opportune moment to prepare teachers for these new approaches to science instruction and classroom assessment and introduce them to the types of curriculum resources needed to…
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Resource | Preparing new science teachers for high-need schools
In 2012, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City launched the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Urban Residency Program. The AMNH recruits Earth science majors from across the United States who are motivated to teach in high-need schools in New York State. Developing a teacher preparation program from scratch is a tall order, and the museum is learning a tremendous amount…
In 2012, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City launched the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Urban Residency Program. The AMNH recruits Earth science majors from across the United States who are motivated to teach in high-need schools in New York State. Developing a teacher preparation program from scratch is a tall order, and the museum is learning a tremendous amount…
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Resource | A balancing act in third space: Graduate-level earth science in an urban teacher-residency program
This article describes a museum-based urban teacher-residency (UTR) program's approach to building subject-specific content knowledge and research experience in Earth Science teacher candidates. In the museum-based program, graduate-level science courses and research experiences are designed and implemented specifically for the UTR by active Earth and Space research scientists that account for…
This article describes a museum-based urban teacher-residency (UTR) program's approach to building subject-specific content knowledge and research experience in Earth Science teacher candidates. In the museum-based program, graduate-level science courses and research experiences are designed and implemented specifically for the UTR by active Earth and Space research scientists that account for…
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Resource | Informal science institutions and learning to teach: An examination of identity, agency, and affordances
Informal science education institutions play an important in the public understanding of science and, because of this are well-positioned to positively impact science teacher education. Informal science institutions (ISIs) have a range of affordances that could contribute to learner-centered science teacher identity development. This article describes research from a clinical experience in a…
Informal science education institutions play an important in the public understanding of science and, because of this are well-positioned to positively impact science teacher education. Informal science institutions (ISIs) have a range of affordances that could contribute to learner-centered science teacher identity development. This article describes research from a clinical experience in a…
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Resource | Breaking Dichotomies: Learning to Be a Teacher of Science in Formal and Informal Settings
This chapter examines the affordances of museum resources in informal settings and how they shape science teacher identity. More specifically, this chapter discusses how residents learning how to teach in school settings leverage experiences of learning to teach in museum settings. Gupta, P., Trowbridge, C., & Macdonald, M. (2016). Breaking dichotomies: Learning to be a teacher of…
This chapter examines the affordances of museum resources in informal settings and how they shape science teacher identity. More specifically, this chapter discusses how residents learning how to teach in school settings leverage experiences of learning to teach in museum settings. Gupta, P., Trowbridge, C., & Macdonald, M. (2016). Breaking dichotomies: Learning to be a teacher of…
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Resource | Stoplight Model for Reflection
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Event | Webinar Series Part 4: Policy Implications of future work at the Human-Technology Frontier
How are NSF programs laying a foundation for success in work at the Human-Technology Frontier? Learn more and register at: http://stelar.edc.org/events/stelar-webinar-policy-implications-future-…
How are NSF programs laying a foundation for success in work at the Human-Technology Frontier? Learn more and register at: http://stelar.edc.org/events/stelar-webinar-policy-implications-future-…
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Event | Webinar Series Part 3: Educational Implications of future work at the Human-Technology Frontier
What Career Competencies should K-12 students develop to prepare for success in work at the Human-Technology Frontier? Learn more and register at: http://stelar.edc.org/events/stelar-webinar-educational-implications-wo…
What Career Competencies should K-12 students develop to prepare for success in work at the Human-Technology Frontier? Learn more and register at: http://stelar.edc.org/events/stelar-webinar-educational-implications-wo…
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Event | Webinar Series Part 2: The Psychology of Working
How does work contribute to our social and psychological well-being and the stability of our nation? Learn more and register at: http://stelar.edc.org/events/stelar-webinar-psychology-working
How does work contribute to our social and psychological well-being and the stability of our nation? Learn more and register at: http://stelar.edc.org/events/stelar-webinar-psychology-working
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Event | Webinar Series Part 1: Future Work at the Human-Technology Frontier
What does work look like at the Human-Technology Frontier? What will workers need to know and be able to do to succeed there? Learn more and register at: http://stelar.edc.org/events/stelar-webinar-future-work-human-technolog…
What does work look like at the Human-Technology Frontier? What will workers need to know and be able to do to succeed there? Learn more and register at: http://stelar.edc.org/events/stelar-webinar-future-work-human-technolog…
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Event | Webinar: Accessible Cyberlearning: What You Need to Know to Create an Accessible Cyberlearning Program
Sheryl Burgstahler, University of Washington, SeattleRaymond Rose, Rose & Smith Associates As increasing numbers of people with disabilities participate in academic opportunities and careers, the accessibility of cyberlearning project activities increases in importance. The goal is simply equal access; everyone who qualifies to use cyberlearning resources or participate in sponsored…
Sheryl Burgstahler, University of Washington, SeattleRaymond Rose, Rose & Smith Associates As increasing numbers of people with disabilities participate in academic opportunities and careers, the accessibility of cyberlearning project activities increases in importance. The goal is simply equal access; everyone who qualifies to use cyberlearning resources or participate in sponsored…
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Newsletter | December 2017 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, We wish you all happy holidays and a new year! As we close out 2017, we are taking a moment to send you some CADRE and DRK-12 highlights from the last year. Sincerely, The CADRE Team Top CADRE Content from 2017 Outreach Top @cadrek12 Tweet: Featured #DRK12 Publication: Using Technology to Support Teachers' Lesson Adaptations During Lesson…
Dear Colleagues, We wish you all happy holidays and a new year! As we close out 2017, we are taking a moment to send you some CADRE and DRK-12 highlights from the last year. Sincerely, The CADRE Team Top CADRE Content from 2017 Outreach Top @cadrek12 Tweet: Featured #DRK12 Publication: Using Technology to Support Teachers' Lesson Adaptations During Lesson…
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Resource | High School Students’ Evaluations, Plausibility (Re) Appraisals, and Knowledge about Topics in Earth Science
Evaluation is an important aspect of science and is receiving increasing attention in science education. The present study investigated (1) changes to plausibility judgments and knowledge as a result of a series of instructional scaffolds, called model–evidence link activities, that facilitated evaluation of scientific and alternative models in four different Earth science topics (climate change…
Evaluation is an important aspect of science and is receiving increasing attention in science education. The present study investigated (1) changes to plausibility judgments and knowledge as a result of a series of instructional scaffolds, called model–evidence link activities, that facilitated evaluation of scientific and alternative models in four different Earth science topics (climate change…
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Event | NSF PAPPG Updates Webinar
NSF's Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) details NSF’s proposal preparation and submission guidelines, and provides guidance on managing and monitoring the award and administration of grants and cooperative agreements made by the Foundation. The webinar will provide an overview of significant changes and clarifications to the PAPPG that will take effect on January…
NSF's Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) details NSF’s proposal preparation and submission guidelines, and provides guidance on managing and monitoring the award and administration of grants and cooperative agreements made by the Foundation. The webinar will provide an overview of significant changes and clarifications to the PAPPG that will take effect on January…
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Announcement | NSF PAPPG Updates Webinar Dec 8
NSF will host a webinar to brief the community on the revised version of its Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 18-1) on December 8 at 2 PM EST. Registration is now available at: https://nsfgrantsconferences.com/pappg-update-webinar/. The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 29, 2018.…
NSF will host a webinar to brief the community on the revised version of its Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 18-1) on December 8 at 2 PM EST. Registration is now available at: https://nsfgrantsconferences.com/pappg-update-webinar/. The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 29, 2018.…
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Announcement | Candidate Search - Assistant Director for NSF Education and Human Resources
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is initiating a national search for the Assistant Director for Education and Human Resources (EHR). We seek your assistance in the identification of visionary candidates to lead the Directorate during the coming years. Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy served in the position from 2011 through 2016, with Dr. James Lewis serving as the acting Assistant Director since…
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is initiating a national search for the Assistant Director for Education and Human Resources (EHR). We seek your assistance in the identification of visionary candidates to lead the Directorate during the coming years. Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy served in the position from 2011 through 2016, with Dr. James Lewis serving as the acting Assistant Director since…
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Newsletter | November 2017 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, To close out November, we are excited to share a new product, developed in collaboration with DRK-12 awardees, which offers practical design guidelines for online and blended professional development experiences. CADRE is currently launching two new topical groups: one on early learning and another on broadening participation. Watch for synthesis reports from these…
Dear Colleagues, To close out November, we are excited to share a new product, developed in collaboration with DRK-12 awardees, which offers practical design guidelines for online and blended professional development experiences. CADRE is currently launching two new topical groups: one on early learning and another on broadening participation. Watch for synthesis reports from these…
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Event | eColloq Webinar: Cyberlearning Tools for Mobile, Community Engaged, and Connected Learning
The second webinar in a new eColloq Series on Cyberlearning featured presentations by Katie Headrick Taylor and Tom Moher on their research, followed by discussion. The eColloq will be chaired by Michael Hoffmann, Georgia Institute of Technology. REGISTER Supporting Public-Facing Education for Youth: Learning with Mobile and Geospatial Technologies Katie Headrick Taylor,…
The second webinar in a new eColloq Series on Cyberlearning featured presentations by Katie Headrick Taylor and Tom Moher on their research, followed by discussion. The eColloq will be chaired by Michael Hoffmann, Georgia Institute of Technology. REGISTER Supporting Public-Facing Education for Youth: Learning with Mobile and Geospatial Technologies Katie Headrick Taylor,…
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Resource | A Student Asks About (-5)!
A first-year algebra student’s curiosity about factorials of negative numbers became a starting point for an extended discovery lesson into territory not usually explored in secondary school mathematics.
A first-year algebra student’s curiosity about factorials of negative numbers became a starting point for an extended discovery lesson into territory not usually explored in secondary school mathematics.
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