Pre-ServiceEducatorWorkingGroup

1、Pre-Service Educator Working GroupStatus and Plans20061Overarching GoalHelp facilitate preparation of teachers in Earth and space science content / pedagogy by:developing a deeper understanding of pre-service programs and needs; and identifying diverse ways to meet those needs in ways that leverage

2、expertise of SMD community2How?Establish partnerships with individuals and organizations involved in pre-service educator preparation (ongoing)Participate in appropriate conferences (ASTE, ATE, NASA/Langley Pre-Service Conference) (ongoing)Survey faculty and educator to determine needs (ongoing; reg

3、ional and national; online form recommended by ASTE)3How?Survey SMD community involvement in pre-service (ongoing: moving to online form and request for feedback)Establish on-line resources and research database for SMD community (ongoing)4Next StepsWorking Group “Advance” MayAnalyze survey dataDete

4、rmine intersections and gaps between SMD community activities / resources and identified pre-service needsIdentify concrete, meaningful “menu of opportunities” in which SMD community can be involved in pre-service preparation Reflect on strategic plan for next 5 years5Next StepsCreate professional d

5、evelopment opportunities for the community to:build an understanding of what is neededmodel effective practicesIdentify strategic partners with whom we can become involved to prepare future teachersDevelop “snapshots” of programs that represent a diversity of opportunities for involvementArticulate

6、to SMD community and beyond in presentations, online, and through publications6Surveying Audience NeedsAAS, ASP, ASTE, NASA/Langley Pre-Service Conference, ATEBroker Regions (ongoing)7What We Are Learning: ChallengesFaculty and organizations are interested in partnering with the SMD community in a v

7、ariety of relationships.Some state educators report that they are having more trouble meeting their states earth and space science standards than any other science standards.Education faculty (and teachers!) have limited time to teach science content and most believe they could benefit from professi

8、onal development training in science content. Other limitations: funding, access to professional development. Challenges faculty face: students have limited training in science, lack confidence in teaching science content, and have misconceptions about basic science concepts; faculty focus is on add

9、ressing the standards.8What We Are Learning: ResourcesMaterials faculty will use must be:Current, relevant, connected to standards. Integrated curriculum that build knowledge - not piece-meal or “show and tell.” Infused with math and literacy as appropriate to grade level.In-depth investigations of

10、particular subjects, geared for specific grade levels, with strong activities.Integrated with technology.Space science materials often are too mission-focused for use with pre-service teachers or are not classroom-ready. Faculty and teachers are asking for an easier way to locate resources, with det

11、ailed descriptions of what they are, what they do, and grade-level appropriateness.Tools are needed (e.g., spectrometers, telescopes); must be accompanied by guides and activities.9What We Are Learning: Emerging ThemesStrong interest in understanding typical misconceptions of student teachers. What

12、questions can illuminate misconceptions and what tools are available for unveiling and re-constructing student conceptions? Some of the greatest challenges to faculty and pre-service educators are controlled by school cultural climate (socio-economic backgrounds of students, available technology and

13、 resource infrastructure, professional development emphasis and opportunities, and the desired master set of teaching skills, knowledge, and proficiencies.)10Regional ExamplesMultiple models and learning feed into National understanding and Working Groups strategic planning.11Note to PSEWGThe follow

14、ing slides are intended to highlight some of our individual efforts Please add a few words about your programs if you wish.If we run out of time during the presentation, we can mention that these programs are included and that this presentation will be posted as part of the Ed Council “record” as we

15、ll as on the PSEWG Web for those who are interested in learning more.12Regional Efforts : ExamplesCollaborating with local Advisory Boards to identify needs and design/implement responses Establishing local network of pre-service faculty and SMD EPO specialists (and scientists) to design and test pr

16、ofessional development models (no small children will be hurt) for faculty and pre-service teachers. Offering faculty professional development through ASTE and Southwest ASTE 13Regional Efforts: ExamplesInitial stages of collaboration with the University of Maryland Education Department to include m

17、ore science content into elementary pre-service educator training (NSF proposal)14Regional Efforts: ExamplesFacilitating collaboration between Education and Science departments in undergraduate instruction at Tufts.Collaborating with the NASA/Langley Pre-Service Teacher ProgramCollaborating with Whe

18、elock College to help re-orient the science curriculum toward teacher preparation. Efforts include initiating active partnerships with K-12 schools (teachers and administrators), teaching colleges, and education researchers.15WG MembersLaurie Ruberg, MARSSBStephanie Shipp, SCOREDenise Smith, OriginsBernice Alston, HQ Ilan Chabay, Frameworks Larry Cooper, SMD Susana E. Deustua, AAS Jennifer Grier, SEU ForumArt Hamm