Comments on: Exploring the NAS Framework for New Science Education Standards

By: Scientia Pro Publica: Answers to 28 popular and not-so-popular questions

Scientia Pro Publica: Answers to 28 popular and not-so-popular questions — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:33:40 +0000

[...] What every student should learn about science, and how [...]

By: David Buck

David Buck — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:23:03 +0000

It just seems intuitive to me that the most understanding is going to come from deeper investigation into fewer topics. I never liked science when I was in middle or high school, but my college classes were great–probably because they concentrated on single branches of science, and really allowed me to investigate them in-depth. Then when I started my own garden as an adult, a lightbulb clicked on and I realized that, not only did I enjoy science, but I was a scientist in my everyday life. I’m hoping this is the type of epiphany that our students will be allowed to realize under these new standards, rather than the drill-and-kill “coverage” model that turns so many off.

By: Cathy Stierman

Cathy Stierman — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:29:47 +0000

I like the new framework! The transition between the various levels has always been a “disjunction” in science. Most K-12 science teachers are not located within the same buildings and often only interact with others at district-wide functions - and even then we usually get split up. It’s nice to see a progression of ideas as well as a decrease in the number of ideas that are recommended. I’ve taught in three different states and it’s always been interesting to see the variation among the standards for science education. I’m all about this “depth over breadth” ideal and a return to the basic foundations of our discipline - hooray!

By: Sharon Padget

Sharon Padget — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:32:59 +0000

Thanks for letting me know about these, I guess I was in the dark, I am sooo glad that twitter exists! :-0)

By: Brunsell

Brunsell — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:33:30 +0000

David-
I think this framework has a lot of momentum behind it. It will be the basis for the new science ed standards (released in Dec 2011). The hard work will be transitioning in the classroom to a curriculum that is much more focused on deeper understanding of fewer concepts. From a curriculum perspective, I think one of the biggest challenges is breaking the belief (by “society”) that volume is a synonym for rigor.

By: David Buck

David Buck — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:52:12 +0000

It is very encouraging to see science education moving in this direction. How do we make it a sustainable movement? Maybe that’s a discussion for Twitter…

By: Conceptual Framework for New National Science Education Standards available for comment through August 2 « Ohio Council for Elementary School Science

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:36:37 +0000

[...] Eric Brunsell (University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh) has prepared an overview of the framework at his blog Teaching Science 2.0 [...]

By: Shelley Lee

Shelley Lee — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:13:09 +0000

Terrific! May I send it out on twitter? And use it?