Seminar

Dates and Instructors

Introduction to CRDG/ULS
Campus Tour/Introduction of science staff
Introduction to Inquiry

Readings: Science as Inquiry Effective Instruction for All Students Powerpoint handouts  

Wednesday, 2/2/00. 1:00–4:00
Young  

What is inquiry? PS 1-4
Kinds of inquiry
Preparing for classroom observations 
 
Readings: Case Studies
Bonnie Bradley; Frank Oakley Classroom Observation Instrument

Thursday, 2/3/00. 1:00-4:00
Young  

Conducting safe and effective classroom/field activities
Web databases

Readings: National Science Education Standards  
Hawaii Content and Performance Standards II
Guidelines for Water-Related Activities (HDOE
Hawaii Watersheds Database)  

Wednesday, 2/9/00. 1:00-4:00
Murakami & Speitel  

Constructivism & Misconceptions    Video Analysis

Introduction to National Science Standards and Benchmarks

Introduction to Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS)

Readings: Overview of Misconception Video 
National Science Education Standards 
Hawaii Content and Performance Standards II                 
Making Sense of Standards  

Thursday, 2/10/00 1:00-4:00
Young

Landsman

 
Pottenger  

Classroom observations Grades 8 and 9
Debriefing Class Observations

Inquiry Teaching Presentation/Discussion

Research Presentations
Possible K-12 involvement

Readings: Powerpoint handouts  

Wednesday, 2/16/00. 1:00-4:00
Young/Landsman  

Learning styles
Strategies for teaching

School Project progress reports/needs

Readings: Using the 4MAT System Learning Styles Descriptions and Worksheets 
Sample science lesson plans

Thursday, 2/17/00. 1:00-4:00
Young  

Creating a web database for fellows’ logs
Creating a project web site

School Project progress reports/needs  

Readings: Differentiating Instruction Case Studies of Population Effects in Ecosystems

Thursday, 2/24/00. 1:00-4:00
Speitel
Lai
Afaga  

School Project Progress Reports

Research on Learning Styles (continued)  

Readings: Differentiating Instruction  

Thursday, March 2. 1:00-4:00
Young  

Project Progress Reports
Strategies for sharing research more widely in K–12
Preparing for NSF Directors Meeting in DC. Format for one-page project descriptions  

Using learning styles research to develop a sequence of lessons for addressing diverse learning needs

Readings: Sample Science Lesson Plans  

Thursday, March 9. 1:00-4:00 Young  

Progress Reports
Making Web Pages

Strategies and programs for making web pages
Work session on design and creation of project and personal web pages  

Thursday, March 16. 1:00-4:00
Harpstrite  

NSF Project Directors Meeting Report
Website and database review Project Evaluation issues, matrix, instruments

School Project Progress Reports

Teaching Styles and Alternative Views on Teaching  

Readings: Powerpoint Handouts Science as Inquiry  

Thursday, April 6. 1:00-4:00
Young
Lai
Afaga

Cognitive Coaching
Planning, Observation, Post Conference
Simulation

Grouping Students for Instruction
Objectives & Strategies

School Project Progress Reports

Readings: Cognitive Coaching Handouts  
Planning for Effective Group Interaction  

Wednesday, April 19. 1:00-4:00
Young  

Cognitive Coaching Demonstration

Questioning Strategies for Inquiry Classrooms

School Project Progress Reports

Readings: Facilitating Group Discussion  

Thursday, May 4. 2:00-5:00
Young  

Cognitive Coaching Demonstration

Integrating Assessment with Instruction

School Activity Reports and Plans

Evaluating Spring 2000 Seminar Series

Readings: Toward Multidimensional                 Assessment  
The Testing-Grading Model of Teaching 
Implementing Portfolios  
Concept Inventory  
Laboratory Skills Test  
Class Progress Record  
Spring 2000 Seminar Schedule  

Friday, May 19. 8:00-12:00
Young
Landsman  

Database/log Review
Planning Seminars for Fall 2000

Setting Criteria and Expectations
Roles and Responsibilities

Teacher/School Application Form

Planning K-12 Conferences and Public Forums 2000-2001  

Friday, May 26. 8:00-12:00
Young
Landsman