An electronic newsletter for
the science education community
May/June 2005
In this issue
I. Goals-Based Mathematics
Study Produces Unique Data Set
After three years of data collection for Project
2061’s study Improving Mathematics Teacher Practice
and Student Learning through Professional Development,
researchers have a unique set of videotaped lessons recorded
to explore how the interactions of curriculum materials,
teaching practices, and professional development can lead
to improved student learning. As analysis of the data gets
underway, one case study reveals promising changes in teacher
practice. Read the full story.
II. Science Literacy in
a Global Context
As countries focus more attention on building the science
literacy of their citizens, Project 2061 shares its goals-based
approach to education reform with educators and policymakers
in different regions of the world. Among the international
developments: Deputy director George DeBoer’s travels
to China and Trinidad, and the Chinese translation of
Designs for Science Literacy. Learn
more.
III. Project 2061’s
Strong Presence at NSTA
Four past and current Project 2061 staff members
made presentations at the 2005 National Science Teachers
Association (NSTA) National Convention in Dallas, Texas.
Former Project 2061 directors F. James Rutherford and George
Nelson were featured speakers, while Project 2061 deputy
director George DeBoer and senior program associate Ted
Willard shared some of Project 2061’s latest research
and resources. Read more.