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| Designing Effective Science Instruction empowers teachers and supporting science specialists to make immediate and steady improvements to classroom practice. Research-based strategies associated with improved student achievement form the core of the workshop. Learn the latest research findings related to the C-U-E (Content, Understanding, Environment) instructional framework and plan to implement the strategy in your classroom. |
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center
5001 S. Ulster St.
Denver, CO 80237
303-804-9900
Hyatt Regency Tech Center Denver
7800 E. Tufts Ave.
Denver, CO 80237
303-779-1234
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center
7675 E. Union Ave.
Denver, CO 80237
303-770-4200
Denver Marriott Tech Center
4900 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, CO 80237
303-779-1100
Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center
8300 E. Crescent Pkwy.
Englewood, CO 80111
303-804-0700
For more information, contact McREL at 303-337-0990.
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- Critically examine current approaches to teaching science.
- Learn research-based, highly effective elements of science lessons.
- Identify areas of instruction that can be improved.
- Implement classroom strategies for meeting diverse student needs.
- Revise lessons and units of study to include characteristics of effective science instruction.
- Learn practical steps for continuing professional development.
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Day One: Research and Overview of the C-U-E Instructional Framework
8:00–10:00 a.m. Welcome and Agenda Overview
Findings from research on high-quality science lessons and effective science instruction
10:00–10:15 a.m. Break
10:15–11:45 a.m. Findings from How People Learn research and an introduction to the C-U-E Instructional Framework (Content, Understanding, and Environment)
For each strategy from the C-U-E framework, participants will:
• Review the research findings.
• Explore the strategy.
• Plan for classroom implementation.
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30–2:00 p.m. Overview of the Six Content Strategies
Content Strategy 1: Determining Big Ideas and Key Concepts
2:00–2:15 p.m. Break
2:15–3:15 p.m. Planning for Classroom Implementation of Big Ideas and Key Concepts
3:15–3:30 p.m. Reflection for the Day
Day Two: Identifying Important Content
8:00–10:00 a.m. Content Strategy 2: Unburdening the Curriculum
Content Strategy 3: Creating Essential Questions
10:00–10:15 a.m. Break
10:15–11:45 a.m. Content Strategy 4: Common Misconceptions and Prior Student Knowledge
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30–2:00 p.m. Content Strategy 5: Aligning Assessments With Key Concepts
2:00–2:15 p.m. Break
2:15–3:15 p.m. Content Strategy 6: Sequencing Learning Activities to Support Learning Progressions
3:15–3:30 p.m. Reflection for the Day
Day Three: Developing Student Understanding
8:00–10:00 a.m. Understanding Strategy 1: Engaging Students in Inquiry Learning
10:00–10:15 a.m. Break
10:15–11:45 a.m. Understanding Strategy 2: Using Formative Assessment to Determine Student Progress
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30–2:00 p.m. Understanding Strategy 3: Addressing Student Preconceptions
2:00–2:15 p.m. Break
2:15–3:15 p.m. Understanding Strategy 4: Providing Opportunities for Sense-Making and Wrap-Up
3:15–3:30 p.m. Reflection for the Day
Day Four: Developing Student Understanding
8:00–10:00 a.m. Understanding Strategy 5: Planning for Collaborative Science Discourse
10:00–10:15 a.m. Break
10:15–11:45 a.m. Understanding Strategy 6: Planning for In-Depth Learning Opportunities
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
Designing Effective Science Instruction: Creating a Positive Learning Environment
12:30–2:00 p.m. Environment Strategy 1: Believing That All Students Can Learn
2:00–2:15 p.m. Break
2:15–3:15 p.m. Environment Strategy 2: Teaching Students to Think Scientifically
3:15–3:30 p.m. Reflection for the Day
Day Five: Creating a Positive Learning Environment
8:00–10:00 a.m. Environment Strategy 3: Developing Positive Attitudes and Motivation
10:00–10:15 a.m. Break
10:15–11:45 a.m. Environment Strategy 4: Timely and Criterion-Referenced Feedback
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30–2:00 p.m. Environment Strategy 5: Reinforcing Progress and Effort
2:00–2:15 p.m. Break
2:15–3:15 p.m. Environment Strategy 6: Student Metacognition
3:15–3:30 p.m. Evaluation
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You will be provided a certificate of participation after the workshop. Prior to registration, please check with your state Department of Education about CEU availability for attending this workshop. |
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Price: $1,250
Register by April 8, 2009, and save $125 per person!
Register a group of 5 or more and save $125 per person! All group members must be registered together on a single registration form.
Seating is limited to 70 participants.
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By Phone: |
Call Solution Tree at 800-733-6786 or 812-336-7700 |
Cancellations more than 90 days prior will require a $75 processing fee. Cancellations between 10 and 90 days prior will
require half of the registration fee. No refunds for cancellations less than 10 days prior. We welcome and recommend
substitutions for those who must cancel. NOTE: All cancellations and substitutions must be in writing and postmarked. If
you need to send a substitute, please send your request to registration@solution-tree.com. |
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By Fax: |
Complete and fax a copy of the registration form to 812-336-7790 |
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By Mail: |
Complete and mail the registration form to:
Solution Tree
555 N Morton Street
Bloomington, IN 47404 |
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