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NGSS Earth and Space Science: Needs and a Call to Action

Join us for a webinar discussing the needs and actions required for implementing NGSS Earth and Space Science. Gain insights from data collection and contribute to the discussion on supporting NGSS implementation.

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NGSS Earth and Space Science: Needs and a Call to Action

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  1. Webinar NGSS Earth and Space Science: Needs and a Call to Action April 9, 2015 4pm Eastern | 3pm Central | 2pm Mountain | 1pm Pacific Dr. Ed Robeck, American Geosciences Institute ecrobeck@agiweb.org

  2. NGSS Earth and Space Science: Needs and a Call to Action Ed Robeck Director of Education and Outreach American Geosciences Institute

  3. Goals • Share preliminary results of data collection • Provide opportunity for input regarding further analysis • Initiate discussion regarding how the geoscience education community can support NGSS implementation • Encourage action on the part of the geoscience education community relative to NGSS implementation

  4. A bit of background The National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of Sciences managed the first of two steps in the creation of the Next Generation Science Standards by developing the Framework for K-12 Science Education, which was released July 2011.

  5. Qualitative Analysis Fall 2014 Interviews • Assessment   • Substantial Change • Advocacy • Curricula • Resonance with Teachers • Communication • Teacher Background • Complexity • Variety of Methods (and Differentiation) • “Hot Button” Topics • Connections to Other Disciplines • Funding • Status of Geosciences • Teacher Accountability

  6. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework & NGSS • Support (Advocacy) • Curriculum and Instruction • Teacher Readiness & Resources • Professional Development • Assessment

  7. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework & NGSS 5 + 1 • Support (Advocacy) 5 + 1 • Curriculum and Instruction 8 + 1 • Teacher Readiness & Resources 5 + 1 • Professional Development 5 + 1 • Assessment 5 + 1

  8. Survey • Initiated 2/23/15 – still open (data as of 4/7/15) • Released through AGI, NAGT, NESTA, etc. • 316 response sets • 215 +/- per question (11 – 49) • 1 to 40+ years in current position • 44 states, PR, and Israel

  9. Identifying Needs • In what ways do responses differ from ideal? • In what areas do responses suggest tensions?

  10. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework & NGSS • Support (Advocacy) • Curriculum and Instruction • Teacher Readiness & Resources • Professional Development • Assessment

  11. Framework & NGSS11.  I am very familiar with the Framework.

  12. Framework & NGSS 12.  I understand the relationship between the Framework and NGSS-ESS.

  13. Framework & NGSS 13.  Teachers with whom I work understand the relationship between the Framework and NGSS-ESS.

  14. Framework & NGSS 15.  The NGSS-ESS can be implemented effectively without a thorough understanding of the Framework.

  15. What can the geoscience education community do to promote the vision of the Framework and NGSS? Framework & NGSS With respect to such things as: • Helping teachers and others understand the documents? • Helping teachers and others understand the connections between the documents? • Infusing the spirit of the Framework and NGSS across the geosciences and geoscience education? What would resources and activities that address this look like?

  16. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework & NGSS • Support (Advocacy) • Curriculum and Instruction • Teacher Readiness & Resources • Professional Development • Assessment

  17. Support (Advocacy)18.     The implementation of NGSS-ESS has strong support from national groups and agencies. 

  18. Support (Advocacy) 19.     There is wide encouragement in my community for teachers to implement NGSS-ESS.  

  19. Support (Advocacy) 20.     Media attention in my region has tended to encourage teachers to implement NGSS-ESS-aligned instruction.

  20. Support (Advocacy) 21.     If a teacher implements NGSS-ESS as it is intended she/he will be perceived as an effective teacher.

  21. Support (Advocacy) How can the geoscience education community help create a supportive environment for the implementation of the Framework and the NGSS? Such as in terms of: • Engaging decision makers in ways that help them understand and support the Framework and NGSS? • Building understanding and support within the general community of education stakeholders (e.g., parents, members of the public) for Framework and NGSS implementation? • Promoting efforts in Framework and NGSS implementation in the media? What would resources and activities to address this look like?

  22. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework & NGSS • Support (Advocacy) • Curriculum and Instruction • Teacher Readiness & Resources • Professional Development • Assessment

  23. Curriculum and Instruction29.     Students who learn science in classrooms that use NGSS- ESS aligned instruction will be ready for higher education.

  24. –Curriculum and Instruction 30.     Students who learn science in classrooms that use NGSS- ESS aligned instruction will be ready for careers that make use of science knowledge.

  25. –Curriculum and Instruction25.    Students are prepared to learn well from instruction that is aligned with NGSS-ESS. 

  26. How can the geoscience education community help teachers implement the changes in curriculum and instruction called for by the Framework and the NGSS? Curriculum and Instruction Such as with respect to: • The materials that teachers have available for use? • Being prepared to conduct NGSS-aligned instruction? • Preparing students to be successful when instruction is aligned with NGSS? What would resources and activities to address this look like?

  27. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework & NGSS • Support (Advocacy) • Curriculum and Instruction • Teacher Readiness & Resources • Professional Development • Assessment

  28. Teacher Readiness & Resources32.    Converting science lessons to align with NGSS-ESS is something most teachers do not know how to do.

  29. Teacher Readiness & Resources 34.    Many organizations have provided resources that can be used in instruction that is aligned with NGSS-ESS.

  30. Teacher Readiness & Resources 35.    Information about how to effectively implement NGSS- ESS has been provided to teachers in my school system.

  31. Teacher Readiness & Resources 36.     Typical science teachers’ professional preparation and experience is adequate for implementing NGSS-ESS.

  32. Teacher Readiness & Resources How can the geoscience education community help teachers be ready with skills and resources needed for the implementation of the Framework and NGSS? Such as with respect to: • Materials and resources other than curriculum materials that may be needed and/or useful? • Professional development other than what might be focused on instructional practice? • Adapting existing materials so that they can be used in NGSS-aligned instruction? What would resources and activities to address this look like?

  33. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework & NGSS • Support (Advocacy) • Curriculum and Instruction • Teacher Readiness & Resources • Professional Development • Assessment

  34. Professional Development38.     There are adequate local professional development opportunities for teachers who want to know more about implementing NGSS-ESS.

  35. Professional Development39.     Professional development in science generally includes a substantial focus on Earth and Space Sciences. 

  36. Professional Development40.     NGSS-ESS implementation would be enhanced if there were more opportunities for science research experiences for teachers.

  37. Professional Development42.     There are many national groups that provide high quality professional development for NGSS-ESS.

  38. Professional DevelopmentHow can the geoscience education community help to generate professional development experiences that prepare professionals to implement the Framework and the NGSS? Such as with respect to: • General models of professional development that can be used across many contexts? • Adapting models of professional development to specific instructional contexts (e.g., to local adaptations of NGSS)? • Including not only science teachers but other professionals (e.g., administrators, teaching assistants) who are part of the overall implementation? What would resources and activities that address this look like?

  39. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework & NGSS • Support (Advocacy) • Curriculum and Instruction • Teacher Readiness & Resources • Professional Development • Assessment

  40. Assessment44. There are sufficient assessment resources available for teachers to gauge student success in NGSS-ESS-aligned instruction.

  41. Assessment45. The end of grade level assessment of students used in my district is well-aligned with NGSS-ESS.

  42. Assessment48. Students are well-prepared to demonstrate their understanding of science content using assessment types that align with NGSS-ESS.

  43. AssessmentHow can the geoscience education community help with respect to the need to assess instruction that is aligned with the Framework and NGSS? Such as by: • Creating/adapting assessment instruments, techniques, and/or programs? • Developing models by which assessment can be interpreted? • Communicating results to stakeholders (e.g., with respect o the fact that these assessments might yield results unlike what has taken place in the past)? What would resources and activities that address this look like?

  44. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework • Support (Advocacy) • Curriculum and Instruction • Teacher Readiness & Resources • Professional Development • Assessment

  45. Six Broad Categories for Survey • Framework • Support (Advocacy) • Curriculum and Instruction • Teacher Readiness & Resources • Professional Development • Assessment • Others…?

  46. In general, what can the geoscience education community do to take advantage of the opportunities and potential benefits offered by the Framework and NGSS with respect to Earth and Space Science? Such as with respect to: • Planning and taking action? • Operating in ways that are mutually supportive? • Enlisting the support of the broadest network of stakeholders possible? • Taking advantage of what has been learned by past initiatives? • Thinking about these opportunities and benefits in ways unlike how past initiatives have been approached?

  47. Thank you for your time, attention, and efforts on behalf of Earth and space science education!

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