The National Science Teachers association will be holding a very
important conference in April in Boston, MA.
The program is linked to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
As many of you who teach science are aware, the initiative is part of STEM
program to improve student understanding of science and technology as well as encourage
students to pursue career paths in these areas.
The conference, which will be held from April 3-6 will
include information al program on a number of themes including- Science and Literacy,
Teaching elementary Science, and Engineering and science. There are several
participating hotels. More information can be obtained at the webs site www.nsta.org.
Several states are taking a critical look at their current
K-12 science programs to see where they fall short. School districts may want
to obtain a copy of “Translating the NGSS for Classroom Instruction” by Rodger
Bybee. According to a recent article in the NJEA Review, “Implementing the NGSS
will require a paradigm shift in how our students learn and how teachers assess
their learning.”
In addition to the April conference, teachers should begin researching
and planning for appropriate summer programs to help prepare for next year.
Programs exist nationwide- some for professional development and others for
graduate credit. A web search can point you in the right direction.
C.2014 J. Margolis
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