Introduction
In today’s world, understanding scientific processes and the implications of current research is a necessary skill. Consider the hundreds...
Context
Reasons for the shift to NGSS and changes in the definition of scientific literacy Within a traditional science classroom students are...
Theoretical Framework
Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge. Gee (2004) argues that it [“learning to read, or any learning for that matter”] is about...
Project Description
This project orients around a transition in how scientific literacy is defined by educators through a professional learning conference...
Curricular and Pedagogical Implications
Implications of changes in science standards and the definition of scientific literacy The shift from the NYS core curriculum science...
Reflections
Kristy: As we tackled the issue of educating teachers about scientific literacy, I reflected on what I want to be doing in the classroom...