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NSTA Executive Director Search Search Description: Executive Director, National Science Teaching Association The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works with elected officials and the Board to develop a strategic plan and vision for the Association and for carrying out the policies and directives…
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CSL Call for Contributions The editors of Connected Science Learning encourage you to submit a manuscript on any topic related to bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM learning. Although each issue is organized around a theme, your manuscript does not have to be related to a specific theme and…
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Behavioral Disorders Behavioral disorders also known as conduct disorders are one of the most common forms of disability among children and young adults and is the most frequently cited reason for referral to mental health services. The appearance of behavioral disorders is increasing dramatically in…
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Awesome Websites and More NSTA strongly believes that parents can and should play an integral part in their child’s science education. Listed below are websites taken from the NSTA e-newsletter Scientific Principals that parents can use to find out more about science education and engage their children in fun, simple…
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Using Citizen Science to Engage Preservice Elementary Educators in Scientific Fieldwork
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Preservice elementary teachers’ lack of confidence in teaching science is an ongoing concern. Only 29% of elementary teachers in the field felt “very well prepared to teach life science,” according to the National…
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Student-Centered Learning in an Earth Science, Preservice, Teacher-Education Course
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In an effort to get elementary teachers to teach more science in the classroom, a required preservice science education course was designed to promote the use of hands-on teaching techniques. This paper describes course…
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Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools
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Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Specialized Information Services (SIS) recently released a new Enviro-Health Links page, "Laboratory Safety," which offers links to information for clinical, academic, and school…
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Direct Mail ListsDo you have a science-related product and/or service? Reach your target market easily with NSTA.Key reasons to rent a postal mailing list:Generate highly qualified leadsDrive sales for products,…
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Graduate Credit NSTA Conference TranscriptsNSTA offers professional development certification (based on clock hours) for its conferences. The transcript, which lists the sessions attended, also serves as proof of attendance at the conference.NSTA acknowledges up to 19 clock hours for both the NSTA…
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Learning Disabilities A learning disability (LD) is a neurological disorder that causes difficulty in organizing information received, remembering it, and expressing it, and therefore affects a person's basic functions such as reading, writing, comprehension, and reasoning. In simple terms, a…
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Sensory Integration Challenges
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Sensory Integration Challenges Sensory Integration Disorder is a condition that exists when sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses. Pioneering occupational therapist and neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, likened SPD to a neurological "traffic jam" that prevents certain parts…
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CSL Contribution Review Form Dear reviewer: Thank you for agreeing to review a contribution submitted to Connected Science Learning. We use a double-blind review process, where the contribution authors are not explicitly revealed to reviewers, and reviewers are not revealed to authors. We ask that you complete your…
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