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Science teachers' learning : enhancing opportunities, creating supportive contexts /

Currently, many states are adopting the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) or are revising their own state standards in ways that reflect the NGSS. For students and schools, the implementation of any science standards rests with teachers. For those teachers, an evolving understanding about how...

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Corporate Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Strengthening Science Education through a Teacher Learning Continuum
Other Authors: Wilson, Suzanne M., 1955- (Editor), Schweingruber, Heidi A. (Editor), Nielsen, Natalie, 1966- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : The National Academies Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Science > Study and teaching (Elementary) > Standards > United States.
Science > Study and teaching (Middle school) > Standards > United States.
Science > Study and teaching (Secondary) > Standards > United States.
Next Generation Science Standards (Education)
Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9780309380195
0309380197
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • A new vision of science teaching and learning
  • The current status of science instruction
  • The K-12 science teaching workforce
  • Science teachers' learning needs
  • Professional development programs
  • Teacher learning in schools and classrooms
  • Creating a supportive context for teacher learning
  • Conclusions, recommendations, and directions for research
  • Appendix: Biographical sketches of committee members and staff.

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