A Black Hills Science Teaching Project to Prepare K-8 Teachers for the New Millenium

该项目将在五年内为28所学校和7个学区的490名K-8级教师提供112-200小时的专业发展。涉及的七个区是SpearFish、Douglas、New Underwood、Kadoka、Lead-Deadwood、Belle Fourche和Wall。南达科他州矿业与技术学院还将提供在职教师，并为科学家参与该项目提供便利。与部落学院的合作将有助于该项目满足美洲原住民学生的需求。专业发展学校模式是教师专业发展的基础。由现场带队教师、职前教师、科学家、科学教育工作者、管理人员和家长组成的团队将建立一个持续的多层次支持系统，以改善科学教育。北京华东师范大学数学与科学教育英才中心将提供必要的场地、人员、旅费和材料来翻新自由/开源软件的教材，并为教师提供资源。

9819643LavoieOver a five-year period this project will provide 490, K-8 teachers in 28 schools and 7 school districts with 112-200 hours of professional development for each teacher. The seven districts involved are Spearfish, Douglas, New Underwood, Kadoka, Lead-Deadwood, Belle Fourche and Wall. The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will also deliver teacher inservice and facilitate the involvement of scientists in the project. Collaboration with the tribal colleges will help the project serve the needs of Native American students. A professional development school model serves as the basis for teacher professional development. Teams composed of on-site lead teachers, pre-service teachers, scientists, science educators, administrators and parents will establish an on-going multi level support system for the improvement of science education. The Center of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education at BHSU will provide the necessary space, staff, travel money and materials to refurbish the FOSS instructional materials as well as to provide resources to the teachers.