Inquiry-Driven Science: A Critical Skills Institute for Science Teachers

The 2008 science NECAP results have awakened science educators from across the region to a real issue that needs our attention. The results strongly indicate that students do not have very well developed critical thinking and problem solving skills as part of their science learning.

This institute will focus on the utilization of the Critical Skills Classroom model specifically in the science classroom. The Critical Skills Classroom is a proven and highly successful model that builds critical thinking, creative thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skills along side the acquisition of science content knowledge.

Participants in the institute will study and develop science curricula based on student centered, experiential, problem based learning. This curricula will utilize the most rigorous science domain frameworks across the disciplines (earth, life, and physical sciences).

Over the five days of the institute, educators will explore methodologies and the integration of experiential, problem-based, collaborative, and standards-driven learning, focusing on the role of teacher in designing curriculum, guiding student understanding, and assessing performance. Teachers will also develop the capacities to build and advance their classrooms as dynamic, collaborative, science learning communities.

To learn more about the Critical Skills Model, click here

When?

07/20/09 - 07/24/09
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Where?

Antioch University New England

Cost?

$665 per person, $2400 per team of 4 (significant financial aid may become available for this event)

Online registration for this event is not available. Please call our office at 603.283.2301 for more information.