High Expectations for Learning Middle School Science (HELMSS)

对学习中学科学的高期望（HELMSS）

• 批准号: 0101955
• 负责人: MacGregor Kniseley
• 金额: $ 20万
• 依托单位: Rhode Island College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2002
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2002-01-01 至 2003-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0101955&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Expectations; Learning; Middle; Science; HELMSS

The mission of "High Expectations for Learning Middle School Science (HELMSS)"Pilot Local Systemic Change (LSC) is to nurture middle level scientific literacy throughout Rhode Island. The project is managed by a partnership of Rhode Island College, East Bay Educational Collaborative and ten partnering districts. The $658,000 project is funded by $200,000 from the National Science Foundation and $458,000 from Rhode Island College and the ten partnering districts.Goals include building a foundation for middle level science systemic change, developing cooperative relationships, building the capacity to implement standards-based curricula to deliver effective professional development and to provide materials support for all middle schools in Rhode Island.HELMSS is conceptualized as a three-phase, six-year project. Phase 1, "Initiating," began in 2000. Project personnel assessed teacher and system needs, designed courses, examined science frameworks and existing curricula and supported the piloting of middle school science instructional materials such as FOSS for Middle School and NSRC's Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools.Phase 2, "Building Capacity," (2001-2003) is the HELMSS Pilot LSC. The primary work of this phase is to build awareness of middle school science reform, forge new partnerships among other districts in the region, and develop middle school science teachers' capacity to lead their peers.Eighteen teachers will participate in three 45-hour science content courses and a seminar focusing on leadership, pedagogy, and curriculum. A principal seminar will enable them to work effectively with teachers on-site to support standards-based teaching and learning. By working closely with K-12 teachers and administrators, higher education faculty will improve middle level teacher preparation programs.Phase 3, "Scaling Up," (2003-2006) is the HELMSS Comprehensive LSC. More than 100 Rhode Island middle level teachers will improve student performance in middle level science. All teachers will implement NSF-funded instructional materials and engage in professional development opportunities created during Phase 2, "Building Capacity".

“对中学科学的高期望值(HELMSS)”试点地方系统改革(LSC)的使命是在整个罗德岛培养中等水平的科学素养。该项目由罗德岛学院、东湾教育合作和十个合作学区组成的合作伙伴关系管理。这个耗资65.8万美元的项目由美国国家科学基金会资助20万美元，罗德岛学院和十个合作学区资助45.8万美元。目标包括为中级科学系统变革奠定基础，发展合作关系，建设实施基于标准的课程的能力，以提供有效的专业发展，并为罗德岛的所有中学提供材料支持。HELMSS被构想为一个三阶段、六年的项目。第一阶段，“启动”，始于2000年。项目人员评估教师和系统需求，设计课程，检查科学框架和现有课程，并支持试行中学科学教材，如中学自由/开源软件和NSRC的中学科学和技术概念。第二阶段，“能力建设”，(2001-2003)是HELMSS试点LSC。这一阶段的主要工作是树立中学科学改革的意识，与其他地区建立新的伙伴关系，发展中学科学教师的领导能力。18名教师将参加三门45小时的科学内容课程和一个以领导力、教育学和课程为重点的研讨会。校长研讨会将使他们能够与现场的教师有效地合作，支持以标准为基础的教学。通过与K-12教师和管理人员的密切合作，高等教育教员将改进中级教师培养计划。第三阶段，“扩大规模”，(2003-2006)是HELMSS综合LSC。罗德岛州100多名中级教师将提高学生在中级科学方面的表现。所有教师将执行国家科学基金会资助的教材，并参与在第二阶段“能力建设”期间创造的职业发展机会。