Making Science Curriculum Matter : Wisdom for

"The D&I centers helped many schools and districts change how they defined the goals of their science education program and the materials and methods they used to bring science to life for their students. This book will no doubt be another part of the centers' legacy." -From the Foreword by Janice Earle, Senior Program Director National Science Foundation Promote science education reform that strengthens instruction and gives students a competitive edge!Based on the legacy of the National Science Foundation Instructional Materials Development program, this resource examines the opportunities and challenges of creating effective and equitable science education programs. The authors focus on the work of four dissemination and implementation centers that were established to promote the use of standards- and research-based materials for classrooms. The book demonstrates how educators can: Establish innovative K'12 science programs Create strong professional development opportunities to guide curriculum selection and classroom implementation Drive reform efforts that serve to empower students with the skills and understanding required in today's worldwide scientific/technical environmentFor any educator involved in making decisions about science curriculum, instruction, professional development, and assessment, Making Science Curriculum Matter is a key tool in strengthening our nation's science education.

Foreword: Showing the Way to Stronger Science Teaching and Learning	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Putting Curriculum at the Center of Science Education Reform	p. 7
Curriculum in the Spotlight	p. 9
Fully Realizing Science Standards	p. 12
A New Era in Science Education Materials	p. 14
Helping Schools Focus on a Richer Curriculum	p. 17
Summary and Conclusion	p. 21
Selecting Curriculum Materials: A Critical Step in Science Program Design	p. 23
Creating a Thoughtful Selection Process	p. 25
Building the Foundation for a Successful Selection Process	p. 30
Summary and Conclusion	p. 33
Professional Development for Curriculum Awareness Adoption, and Implementation	p. 35
Building on Professional Development Research	p. 37
Addressing Professional Development Challenges	p. 42
Summary and Conclusion	p. 46
The Role of Assessments and Accountability	p. 49
Supporting New Frontiers in Classroom Assessment	p. 51
Navigating the Straits of Accountability Testing	p. 55
Summary and Conclusion	p. 59
Lessons Learned From Evaluation	p. 61
Different Strategies, Different Settings	p. 62
Building Demand, Offering Help	p. 63
Insight Into Adoption of Curriculum Materials	p. 65
Promising Signs for Adoption and Implementation	p. 68
Barriers to Adoption and Implementation	p. 69
Identifying Regional Capacity	p. 70
Summary and Conclusion	p. 72
Using the Centers' Work to Improve Science Education: Some Practical Advice	p. 75
Getting Down to Business: Seeking Support	p. 77
Addressing Substance: Action Steps	p. 78
Addressing Support: Action Steps	p. 80
Connecting With Research	p. 83
Being Aware of the Context	p. 84
Summary and Conclusion	p. 85
Standards-Based Curriculum Materials Disseminated by EDC's K-12 Science Center	p. 87
EDC's K-12 Science Center's Curriculum Selection and Curriculum Evaluation Process	p. 95
IMPACT Curriculum Review Panel MST Instructional Materials Evaluation Tool	p. 99
References and Further Reading	p. 111
Index	p. 117
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