The Science Discovery Lab System: Sustained Enhancement for In-service Teachers

9355669弗里德曼纽约科学馆将开发科学发现实验室系统并使之制度化，为纽约市公立和私立6年级和8年级的科学教师提供天文学教育方面的培训和持续支持。这一新系统为解决所有强制性科学课程领域提供了一个模式。该项目通过以下方式培训和支持120名教师：由学院、大学和科学中心工作人员提供的为期三周的研究生水平的内容和教育学研究所；学校和科学中心的同行培训；以及切实的持续支持，包括年度更新会议、咨询和提供高端设备。该计划的目标是：增加教师对天文学概念的了解；将教学方法从死记硬背转变为动手操作；发展全市教师支持网络；建立持续的同行培训；并将这些改进制度化，建立在自给自足的长期基础上。在拨款期间，120名教师将接受培训。反过来，他们将指导4200名学生，并培训至少120名额外的教师。***

9355669 Friedman The New York Hall of Science will develop and institutionalize the Science Discovery Lab System, providing training and ongoing support in astronomy education for New York City public and private 6th and 8th grade science teachers. This new system provides a model for addressing all mandated science curriculum areas. The project trains and supports 120 teachers via: a three week, graduate level institute in content and pedagogy provided by college, university and science center staff; peer training in schools and the science center; and tangible ongoing support, including annual Update Conferences, consultation, and provision of high equipment. The program goals are to: increase teachers' knowledge of astronomy concepts; change teaching methodology from rote to hands-on; develop a city-wide teacher support network establish ongoing peer training; and institutionalize these improvements on a self-supporting, long-term basis. During the grant 120 teachers will be trained. They in turn will instruct their 4200 students and train a minimum of 120 additional teachers. ***