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Evolution: Earth & Life What do we mean by evolution? Why is evolution a foundational concept in science? How should evolution be introduced in the science classroom? How does Earth’s history help us understand evolution? What are the keys ideas behind the modern understanding of the evolution of life on Earth? What resources are available to teach evolution through inquiry-based approaches? This year-long institute includes a six-day, face-to-face workshop experience in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and an online professional learning community that will be moderated through May 2009.  The Institute begins with an online activity and discussion that participants will engage in. This introductory discussion will initiate the online community and provide a platform from which to jump into the summer program.
The six-day summer program provides an intense, engaging experience into evolution and examines evolution from the perspectives of biology and geology. Participants will consider evolution through inquiry-based experiences including a field experiences, and will review instructional materials designed for teaching evolution in the secondary classroom. Participants will also discuss the issues around evolution and teaching science. The twelve-month online component consists of regular communication between workshop participants and BSCS faculty to share experiences, deepen understanding about current applicable educational and cognitive research, and serve as an online professional learning community to support effective change in the local educational setting. Participants in the Evolution Institute will have access to a moderated online professional learning community with their colleagues from the summer experience. This online community will provide support and continued professional development by reflecting on teaching practices, considering conceptual cohesiveness of their lesson plans, and more.
For additional information on the Institute, please contact Dr. Sam Spiegel at sspiegel@bscs.org. For registration or logistical information, please contact Aleigh Raffelson at araffelson@bscs.org or by phone at 719.219.4119. |
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