ED 501 - Understanding and Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards - 3 Graduate Credits
This course will enhance participants understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards. Participants will review the dimensions to learning sciences and how they help students build a cohesive understanding of science.
This course is designed to help participants demonstrate an understanding of the Framework for K-12 Science Education: Crosscutting Concepts, Science and Engineering Practices and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Participants will review the performance expectations released by Achieve and described in the Next Generation Science Standards. Overall this course will assist educators in implementing the Next Generation Science Standards.
This course will focus on learning how to make data-driving decisions using student data to inform instructional practice. Participants will learn strategies to make assessments meaningful and useful. This class will allow participants to review different types of data collection and be given opportunities to dialogue with data. There needs to be an understanding that data should be used in assisting improving student achievement. Overall, participants will review formative and summative assessments and research how to use student data to assist in student learning and achievement.
Important Information:
-Credit is offered through CSU Pueblo/Colorado State University Pueblo.
-Coursework is submitted through Schoology.
-You will pay for the course with iFireUP and we will send you a link to complete the online registration with CSU Pueblo.
-Once you register with CSU Pueblo, you will be provided with your NET ID number. You can expect this email approximately 7-10 days later. Keep a record of this number, it is your student number!
-Once your coursework is submitted to iFireUP and we submit your grade, CSU Pueblo will enter it. This process can take up to 14 days.
-You will be able to view your unofficial transcripts once the grade it transcribed (you will need to periodically check your account).
-Official transcripts are ordered through PARCHMENT and prices are listed here https://www.csupueblo.edu/registrar/transcripts.html