Teacher Inquiry and  Student Learning in Science

The Summer Science Institute Team Planning Meeting

March 15, 2007

Dion Board Room, Rivier College

 

  1. Facilitator goals for the session

 

  1. Topics and Curriculum Materials

 

  1. Structure of the day

 

  1. What are the key features of a good teacher institute? Things to think about when planning the day
    1. In addition to the main inquiries, what kind of things might teachers like (Teacher demonstrations, share-a-thon, science talks, videos on teaching science through inquiry
    2. online course work .)
    3. Start and end time

 

  1. Preparing teachers for the Teacher Inquiry Institute
    1. Reading Packet
    2. Private Universe Video
    3. Videos on Teaching Science Through Inquiry

 

  1. Institute Outcomes-What would we take as evidence of a good teacher institute

 

  1. Expectations for participation beyond the three-day Teacher Inquiry Institute

 

  1. Identification of Institute Participants

 

  1. Submitting an invoice to the District for payment for participation on the Institute Planning Team. Details to be forward by Cecile Carlton, Nashua School District. Teachers submit invoice to their own school district. Each participating school district seeks reimbursement from NSD.

 

  1. Next meeting- Thursday April 19