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To Kit or Not to Kit?

To Kit or Not to Kit?. Dr. Ellen Schiller Grand Valley State University Ms. Jacque Melin Grand Valley State University. Thank you for being present today. You can expect: conversations movement learning. What’s your role?. Pre-service Student Teacher Teacher

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To Kit or Not to Kit?

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  1. To Kit or Not to Kit? Dr. Ellen Schiller Grand Valley State University Ms. Jacque Melin Grand Valley State University

  2. Thank you for being present today • You can expect: • conversations • movement • learning

  3. What’s your role? • Pre-service Student Teacher • Teacher • Science Curriculum Specialists • Principal or District Administrator • Nature Center Director • University Professor • Other

  4. After visiting the exhibit hall during this conference, did you talk to….OR if you have already been involved in examining new materials, did you talk to… • Commercial Text Book Company Vendors? • Science Kit Vendors? What did they Claim about their product? What did they ask YOU? What did you ask them?

  5. Travelling Groups…. Number off to establish groups Number off within groups Groups discuss the posed questions One person moves to the next group – Report New question

  6. What were the claims of the Vendors in terms of the following….. • Do the materials align with your VISIONfor teaching and learning science, as expressed in the standards or district curriculum? • Did you also check the following: • Are there certain standards that aren’t addressed in sufficient detail in the materials? • Were the materials developed after the standards were released? • Do formative and summative assessments indicate learning gaps related to certain standards?

  7. What were the claims of the Vendors in terms of the following….. • Do the teachers have the teachingSKILLSnecessary to teach the lessons? • Did you also check the following: • What training is provided from your company? • Do the teachers have the science content necessary to teach the lessons? • Did you also check the following: • How will teachers obtain the necessary science content information?

  8. What were the claims of the Vendors in terms of the following….. • Is the program teacher-friendly and an IMPROVEMENTon previous materials? • Did you also check the following: • Does the program include the necessary teaching resources, including hands-on equipment and supplies? • Do the materials have clear lessons, directions, and guidelines? • Are the Vendors checking with you to see if their materials are actually “working” for your students?

  9. What were the claims of the Vendors in terms of the following….. • Are the materials and RESOURCES engaging, effective, and developmentally appropriate? • Did you also check the following: • Are students engaged in the lessons and successful with the materials? • Does the program offer differentiated learning options for diverse learners? • Is the program research-based, or has it been evaluated for effectiveness?

  10. What were the claims of the Vendors in terms of the following….. • How will we implement (ACTION PLAN)the program, so that our vision is realized? • Did you also check the following: • How do we ensure that all teachers share our vision for improving science instruction through the new program? • Does the program have resources for professional development? • How will teachers be supported as they implement the new program?

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