An electronic newsletter for
the science education community
November 2004
In this issue
I. CCMS
Faculty Develop New Teacher-Education
Module
Two researchers with the Center
for Curriculum Materials in Science (CCMS)
have developed an instructional module
for use in secondary science methods
courses. The module helps student-teachers
analyze and adapt curriculum materials in
ways that enhance the support they provide
for standards-based science teaching and
learning. Find out
more.
II. Using Classroom Videos
as a Vehicle for Teacher/Researcher
Dialogue
As researchers work to identify
the best ways to improve student learning
in middle grades mathematics, they find
that examining videotaped lessons opens
a door to productive dialogue between
teachers and researchers. Learn
more.
III. Science Centers Seek
Innovative Ways to Engage Parents
in Education
The Partnership for
Science Literacy brought together
individuals from across the country
at the Association of Science-Technology
Centers annual meeting to explore
innovative approaches for community-based
science programs for parents
and children. Learn
more.