NGSS Earth and Space Science: Needs and a Call to Action

Webinar

NGSS Earth and Space Science: Needs and a Call to Action

April 9, 20154pm Eastern | 3pm Central | 2pm Mountain | 1pm Pacific

Dr. Ed Robeck, American Geosciences [email protected]

NGSS Earth and Space Science: Needs and a Call to Action

Ed Robeck

Director of Education and Outreach

American Geosciences Institute

Goals

• Share preliminary results of data collection

• Provide opportunity for input regarding further analysis

• Initiate discussion regarding how the geoscience education community can support NGSS implementation

• Encourage action on the part of the geoscience education community relative to NGSS implementation

A bit of background

The National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of Sciences managed the first of two steps in the creation of the Next Generation Science Standards by developing the Framework for K-12 Science Education, which was released July 2011.

Qualitative Analysis Fall 2014 Interviews

1. Assessment 2. Substantial Change3. Advocacy4. Curricula5. Resonance with Teachers6. Communication7. Teacher Background8. Complexity9. Variety of Methods (and Differentiation) 10. “Hot Button” Topics11. Connections to Other Disciplines12. Funding13. Status of Geosciences14. Teacher Accountability

Six Broad Categories for Survey

• Framework & NGSS

• Support (Advocacy)

• Curriculum and Instruction

• Teacher Readiness & Resources

• Professional Development

• Assessment


• Framework & NGSS 5 + 1

• Support (Advocacy) 5 + 1

• Curriculum and Instruction 8 + 1

• Teacher Readiness & Resources 5 + 1

• Professional Development 5 + 1

• Assessment 5 + 1

Survey

• Initiated 2/23/15 – still open (data as of 4/7/15)

• Released through AGI, NAGT, NESTA, etc.

• 316 response sets

• 215 +/- per question (11 – 49)

• 1 to 40+ years in current position

• 44 states, PR, and Israel

Identifying Needs

• In what ways do responses differ from ideal?

• In what areas do responses suggest tensions?







• Assessment

Framework & NGSS

11. I am very familiar with the Framework.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Framework & NGSS

12. I understand the relationship between the Framework and NGSS-ESS.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Framework & NGSS

13. Teachers with whom I work understand the relationship between the Framework and NGSS-ESS.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Framework & NGSS

15. The NGSS-ESS can be implemented effectively without a thorough understanding of the Framework.

What can the geoscience education community do to promote the vision of the Framework and NGSS?

With respect to such things as:

• Helping teachers and others understand the documents?

• Helping teachers and others understand the connections between the documents?

• Infusing the spirit of the Framework and NGSS across the geosciences and geoscience education?

What would resources and activities that address this look like?

Framework & NGSS







• Assessment

Support (Advocacy)

18. The implementation of NGSS-ESS has strong support from national groups and agencies.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Support (Advocacy)

19. There is wide encouragement in my community for teachers to implement NGSS-ESS.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Support (Advocacy)

20. Media attention in my region has tended to encourage teachers to implement NGSS-ESS-aligned instruction.

Support (Advocacy)

21. If a teacher implements NGSS-ESS as it is intended she/he will be perceived as an effective teacher.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Support (Advocacy)

How can the geoscience education community help create a supportive environment for the implementation of the Framework and the NGSS?

Such as in terms of:

• Engaging decision makers in ways that help them understand and support the Framework and NGSS?

• Building understanding and support within the general community of education stakeholders (e.g., parents, members of the public) for Framework and NGSS implementation?

• Promoting efforts in Framework and NGSS implementation in the media?

What would resources and activities to address this look like?







• Assessment

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Curriculum and Instruction

29. Students who learn science in classrooms that use NGSS-ESS aligned instruction will be ready for higher education.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4


30. Students who learn science in classrooms that use NGSS-ESS aligned instruction will be ready for careers that make use of science knowledge.


25. Students are prepared to learn well from instruction that is aligned with NGSS-ESS.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

How can the geoscience education community help teachers implement the changes in curriculum and instruction called for by the Framework and the NGSS?

Such as with respect to:

• The materials that teachers have available for use?

• Being prepared to conduct NGSS-aligned instruction?

• Preparing students to be successful when instruction is aligned with NGSS?









• Assessment

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Teacher Readiness & Resources

32. Converting science lessons to align with NGSS-ESS is something most teachers do not know how to do.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4


34. Many organizations have provided resources that can be used in instruction that is aligned with NGSS-ESS.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4


35. Information about how to effectively implement NGSS-ESS has been provided to teachers in my school system.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4


36. Typical science teachers’ professional preparation and experience is adequate for implementing NGSS-ESS.


How can the geoscience education community help teachers be ready with skills and resources needed for the implementation of the Framework and NGSS?


• Materials and resources other than curriculum materials that may be needed and/or useful?

• Professional development other than what might be focused on instructional practice?

• Adapting existing materials so that they can be used in NGSS-aligned instruction?








• Assessment

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Professional Development

38. There are adequate local professional development opportunities for teachers who want to know more about implementing NGSS-ESS.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4


39. Professional development in science generally includes a substantial focus on Earth and Space Sciences.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4


40. NGSS-ESS implementation would be enhanced if there were more opportunities for science research experiences for teachers.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4


42. There are many national groups that provide high quality professional development for NGSS-ESS.


How can the geoscience education community help to generate professional development experiences that prepare professionals to implement the Framework and the NGSS?


• General models of professional development that can be used across many contexts?

• Adapting models of professional development to specific instructional contexts (e.g., to local adaptations of NGSS)?

• Including not only science teachers but other professionals (e.g., administrators, teaching assistants) who are part of the overall implementation?








• Assessment

Assessment

44. There are sufficient assessment resources available for teachers to gauge student success in NGSS-ESS-aligned instruction.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Assessment

45. The end of grade level assessment of students used in my district is well-aligned with NGSS-ESS.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Assessment

48. Students are well-prepared to demonstrate their understanding of science content using assessment types that align with NGSS-ESS.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4

Assessment

How can the geoscience education community help with respect to the need to assess instruction that is aligned with the Framework and NGSS?

Such as by:

• Creating/adapting assessment instruments, techniques, and/or programs?

• Developing models by which assessment can be interpreted?

• Communicating results to stakeholders (e.g., with respect o the fact that these assessments might yield results unlike what has taken place in the past)?



• Framework





• Assessment


• Framework





• Assessment

Others…?

In general, what can the geoscience education community do to take advantage of the opportunities and potential benefits offered by the Framework and NGSS with respect to Earth and Space Science?


• Planning and taking action?

• Operating in ways that are mutually supportive?

• Enlisting the support of the broadest network of stakeholders possible?

• Taking advantage of what has been learned by past initiatives?

• Thinking about these opportunities and benefits in ways unlike how past initiatives have been approached?

Thank you for your time, attention, and efforts on behalf of Earth and space science education!

Responses to ConsiderFramework & NGSS

We have no idea what this is, when the school system plans to implement it or how…I have no clue what this will mean to me and my teaching. (Teacher – Non-adopting State)

The Framework is extremely easy to follow. I wish that all states could utilize it in order to better prepare their students for the future of science education.(Supervisor – Non-adopting State)

Responses to ConsiderSupport (Advocacy)

Common core and the PARCC (are) at the forefront of parents and administrators, not NGSS.(Adopting state – Teacher)

There has been minimal coverage of NGSS from local media...from my perspective. I'm not at all certain the local community for my school has even heard of NGSS. No parent of any student has asked me anything about NGSS.(Adopting School System – Teacher)

Responses to ConsiderCurriculum and Instruction

• At first, we tried to make small adjustments to our current curriculum, but found that to really embrace the NGSS, we had to alter the way we teach science K - 5.

(Teacher—adopting system)

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NGSS Earth and Space Science: Needs and a Call to Action

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