Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards by National Research Council

Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards by National Research Council

A Framework for K-12 Science Education and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) describe a new vision for science learning and teaching that is catalyzing improvements in science classrooms across the United States. Achieving this new vision will require time, resources, and ongoing commitment from state, district, and school leaders, as well as classroom teachers. Successful implementation of the NGSS will ensure that all K-12 students have high-quality opportunities to learn science. Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards provides guidance to district and school leaders and teachers charged with developing a plan and implementing the NGSS as they change their curriculum, instruction, professional learning, policies, and assessment to align with the new standards. For each of these elements, this report lays out recommendations for action around key issues and cautions about potential pitfalls. Coordinating changes in these aspects of the education system is challenging. As a foundation for that process, Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards identifies some overarching principles that should guide the planning and implementation process. The new standards present a vision of science and engineering learning designed to bring these subjects alive for all students, emphasizing the satisfaction of pursuing compelling questions and the joy of discovery and invention. Achieving this vision in all science classrooms will be a major undertaking and will require changes to many aspects of science education. Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards will be a valuable resource for states, districts, and schools charged with planning and implementing changes, to help them achieve the goal of teaching science for the 21st century. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Overarching Principles for Implementation 3 Instruction 4 Teacher and Leader Learning 5 Curriculum Materials 6 Assessment 7 Collaboration, Networks, and Partnerships 8 Policy and Communication 9 Conclusion References Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff

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ISBN 13	9780309305129
ISBN 10	0309305128
Title	Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards
Author	National Research Council
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	National Academies Press
Year published	2015-04-27
Number of pages	114
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