Elements of Effective Science Instruction (EESI) WASA/AWSP Summer Conference June 27, 2011

1. Elements of Effective Science Instruction (EESI)WASA/AWSP Summer ConferenceJune 27, 2011 Regional Science Coordinator Network Washington State

2. Presenters Kirk Robbins Puget Sound ESD Wendy Whitmer NEW ESD 101

4. Goals Participants will: Begin to plan how to use EESI tools to support student learning in science Know the 4 Elements of Effective Science Instruction Know how to access tools and resources to support effective science instruction

5. Agenda 1. Story of EESI 2. Examine the research and the 4 categories of EESI 3. Get to know the EESI Framework 4. How do I use the EESI framework?

7. Elements of Effective Science Instruction EESI

8. What are the elements of effective science instruction?

9. Table Task: Assemble EESI as PIE Pass out research cards Read contents of card aloud Discuss placement on an ‘element’

12. Effective Professional Learning In most schools, a large gap exists between what is known about professional learning that affects teaching and improves student achievement and the professional development that teachers and principals regularly experience. The solution to [this] problem, I believe, is high-quality, school-based professional learning and collaborative work that affects all teachers virtually every day. - Dennis Sparks

15. Exit Ticket