NGSX - Virtual
Becoming a Next Generation Science Teacher - a virtual path
What is NGSX?
The Next Generation Science Exemplar (NGSX) is a series to explore the major ideas found in the National Research Council Framework and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). These documents are at the core of the 3-Dimensions of the Michigan Science Standards.
NGSX participants experience 3-dimensional science learning as both student and teacher using the Disciplinary Core Idea of Structure and Properties of Matter. They experience an anchor phenomenon and then engage in 3 key Science and Engineering Practices: Modeling, Argumentation, and Explanation. The second half of NGSX is integrating three-dimensional learning into science classrooms. Teachers learn key strategies and structures to support students in using science and engineering practices to develop, apply, and refine disciplinary and cross-cutting ideas. Teachers engage in these practices and investigate classroom cases to explore how to bring these approaches into their own classrooms, evaluate newly aligned curricula, and contribute to more balanced assessment systems for science.
NGSX participants experience 3-dimensional science learning as both student and teacher using the Disciplinary Core Idea of Structure and Properties of Matter. They experience an anchor phenomenon and then engage in 3 key Science and Engineering Practices: Modeling, Argumentation, and Explanation. The second half of NGSX is integrating three-dimensional learning into science classrooms. Teachers learn key strategies and structures to support students in using science and engineering practices to develop, apply, and refine disciplinary and cross-cutting ideas. Teachers engage in these practices and investigate classroom cases to explore how to bring these approaches into their own classrooms, evaluate newly aligned curricula, and contribute to more balanced assessment systems for science.
At Wayne County RESA we consider NGSX as a baseline training for science educators as we move to implement the strategies and structures needed to engage students with the high expectations of the new Michigan Science Standards (NGSS).
Outcomes of the Virtual Pathway
NGSX has been adapted to full professional development experience. Teachers from across the county will work with RESA's experience facilitators as they collaborate with Google Jamboards, Google Slides and breakout rooms in Zoom. The virtual pathway still adheres to the same principles as the face to face sessions with the same emphasis on classroom talk, classroom culture building, hands on experiments and collaboration among the participants.
Dates and Times
- 1/23/21 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm + 1hr asynchronous work
- 1/26/21 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm + 1hr asynchronous work
- 1/28/21 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm + 1hr asynchronous work
- 1/30/21 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm + 1hr asynchronous work
- 2/3/21 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm + 1hr asynchronous work
- 2/4/21 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm + 1hr asynchronous work
- 2/6/21 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm + 1hr asynchronous work
- 2/8/21 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm + 1hr asynchronous work
- 2/9/21 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost
The NGSX Virtual professional learning workshop is free and includes stipends through a MiSTEM grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
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