“Implementing Science Inquiry”
A Collaborative
Professional Development Series
Sponsored by:
The Mallinson
Institute for Science Education
Western Michigan
University
Designed for:
Middle school science teachers in Portage, Vicksburg, and Kalamazoo Public
Schools
Location:
KRESA
Dates: October
22, 2003 (Defining Inquiry,
Inquiry related to us)
November 19, 2003 (How to design an Inquiry Lesson)
February 18, 2004 ( How to assess an Inquiry Lesson)
March 24, 2004
(Collaborating for Student Success on actual lessons)
April 28, 2004
(Collaborating for Student Success on actual lessons)
Time:
3:15-5:15
Series Goals:
The sessions will be based upon current research on Inquiry Based
Science. Participants will take
part in the following:
1.
Identifying
different types of inquiry.
2.
Analyzing
how inquiry can be implemented into their classrooms.
3.
Examining
how to assess inquiry.
4.
Designing an
inquiry lesson from your own current teaching materials.
5.
Designing an
assessment piece for that lesson.
6.
Collaborating
for Student Success (Coalition of Essential Schools model) by sharing lessons,
student work, and videos with a group of experienced teachers.
Participants will receive materials to support the goals of
the series.
Food and beverages will be provided.
We look forward to creating a wonderful partnership through
collaboration.
For more information contact:
Mary Burke, Teacher in Residence (Vicksburg Community
Schools)
The Mallinson Institute for Science Education
Western Michigan University
269 -387-5338
email: mary.burke@wmich.edu
Please register by
October 10, 2003 to Mary Burke