An electronic newsletter for the science education community
January/February 2006
In this issue
I. With Videos, New Views into Classroom Practice
Project 2061 researchers used video cameras
in the classroom to investigate the relationships among professional
development, curriculum materials, teacher knowledge, teacher behavior,
and student achievement. Learn more about
how researchers and teachers are viewing these videos and improving
classroom practice.
II. Field Notes
In this ongoing series, educators from across
the country offer their perspectives on the
benefits and challenges of putting Project
2061 reform tools to work. In this issue,
educators report from Wisconsin and Illinois. Read
more.
III. AAAS Responds to Evolution vs. Intelligent Design Controversy
When a U.S. district court judge addressed the
question of teaching intelligent design in Dover, PA, classrooms
late last year, Project 2061 and AAAS contributed to the debate in
print, on the air, and on the Web. Read more.