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The Importance of Partnership, Support, and Sustained Professional Development
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Journal Article |
Science education reform requires innovative professional development initiatives. Here we report the success of an interdisciplinary learning circle that met regularly over the course of a year to explore pedagogical…
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First Look at NSTA’s Newest Professional Learning Experiences, July 9, 2026
Web Seminar |
Join us on Thursday, July 9, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for a first look at four new professional learning offerings designed to support science and STEM educators.NSTA’s newest offerings include:Sensemaking and Place-…
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First Look at NSTA’s Newest Professional Learning Experiences, July 23, 2026
Web Seminar |
Join us on Thursday, July 23, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET, for a first look at four new professional learning offerings designed to support science and STEM educators.NSTA’s newest offerings include:Sensemaking and Place…
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 1: Using Science Notebooks for Sensemaking
Professional Learning Course Module |
Science notebooks are a powerful and flexible tool to support students’ sensemaking. The science notebook creates a space for students to document their thinking, develop and revise models, plan investigations, and…
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 2: Launching Notebooks with Students
Professional Learning Course Module |
In this module, you will use a notebook organization continuum to examine a variety of ways to organize science notebooks. You will analyze teacher-directed and student-directed approaches to notebook entries and use a…
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 4: Assessing Student Notebooks
Professional Learning Course Module |
In this module, you will experience ways to use science notebooks for formative assessment. You will gain a deeper understanding of the disadvantages of grading notebook entries. You will have an opportunity to apply…
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Science Notebooks in Student Centered Classrooms: Capstone
Professional Learning Course Module |
Course Goals Build an understanding of how sensemaking is supported by the use of science notebooks by exploring the purposes and features of science notebooks; the organizational continuum of teacher-…
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Professional Learning Communities for Science Teaching: Lessons From Research and Practice (e-book)
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What would it take to move your school or district closer toward a culture that supports and sustains professional learning communities (PLCs)? This thought-provoking collection of stories detailing seven…
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Best Professional Development for Online Faculty? Take an Online Course
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Numerous professional development programs exist to equip science faculty with the skills and knowledge to effectively teach online. An effective way to explore new content while gaining an understanding of the student…
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Web Seminar: NSTA Science Update: Professional Learning Opportunities at NSTA, August 27, 2019
Web Seminar |
Join us on Tuesday, August 27, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern time and learn about upcoming onsite/online professional learning opportunities available via NSTA. Whether you desire NSTA experts to partner with you in…
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Designing Peer Review for Pedagogical Success: What Can We Learn From Professional Science?
Journal Article |
This article compares peer review in professional versus education settings, summarizing key aspects of scientific peer review and reflecting on how these relate to the process as experienced by students. Consideration…
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