sesnet april 19, 2005 sesnet. science in the spanish bilingual classroom tot will feature science...
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SESNet SESNet April 19, 2005April 19, 2005
SESNet SESNet April 19, 2005April 19, 2005
Science in the Spanish Bilingual Classroom TOT
• Will feature science activities that integrate the academic language of science in Spanish
• Funded through Title III
• Focus on vocabulary development
• One-day training in four cities
• Trainers must agree to ‘turn around’ training in their district/districts
Training Implementation Plan
• Districts and service centers are being asked to submit a training implementation plan along with registration information for applicants that wish to attend the TOT. Districts and service centers can register up to 4 candidates for the training. Those who are accepted receive notice through e-mail. Registration deadline is July 31.
Trainer of Trainers (TOT) Sessions for Bilingual Science and Dual Language
Locations and dates:
• August 24 – 25 Embassy Suites, El Paso
• August 29 - 30 Holiday Inn, Dallas Love Field
• September 1- 2 Radisson Inn, San Antonio
• September 6 -9 Greenspoint Marriott, Houston
To register, please send an email to: [email protected]
Texas Strands Update
Elementary
Applicants
16 schools
Middle School 4 schools
High School 2 schools
In addition, 1 consortium of schools applied.
School Teams to be Selected• 7 schools will be selected to
participate• Teams attend 4-day training
at McKinney Roughs Environmental Learning Center
• TEKS support will be provided throughout academic year
Partner with The Center for Improving the Readiness of Children for Learning and Education (CIRCLE) at The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center. CIRCLE is actively involved in numerous research, community programs, and training activities related to the goal of promoting quality learning environments for young children
Pre-K SciencePre-K Science
Focus on Science & on Components of Reading
Science Skills
Science Concepts
Reading• Phonemic Awareness
• Phonics
• Fluency
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
The following information is excerpted from “A Closer Look at the Five Essential Components of Effective Reading Instruction”. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/reading/interest/heastatra.html
Know the Components? Match Column A & B
• Column A• 1. Phonemic
awareness• 2. Phonics• 3. Fluency • 4. Vocabulary• 5. Comprehension
• Column B• A. Accurate, automatic
word recognition• B. Words we need to
know• C. Sounds that make up
the spoken language• D. Constructing meaning• E. Rules that tell us the
relationship between letters and sounds
KEY: 1-C; 2-E; 3-A; 4-B; 5-D
Where Does Vocabulary Growth Come From?
Comprehension
• Constructing meaning that is reasonable and accurate by connecting what has been read to what the reader already knows
• Thinking about information until it is understood
What Science Skills Increase Comprehension?
• Generating questions –science teaches students to ask their own questions
• Use questions to Make Inferences--
• Using Prior Knowledge—science experiences are embedded in the context of the natural world and all children have had some experiences with the natural world.
Using the
Question Frame
Question Frame
“How would you describe _____ in your own words?”
“What is the difference between ___ and ___?”
Student-Generated Question
How would you describe
three types of clouds in your
own words?”
“What is the difference between
snow and hail?”
What are the 5 Key Skills of Pre-K Science?
• Recognize Natural Patterns?
• Ask questions—Curiosity?
• Observe—use appropriate senses to gather data?
• Construct explanations?
• Use Simple Tools?
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What are the 5 Key Concepts of Pre-K Science?
• Recognize that there are many components of the Natural World—soil, water, plants, animals
• Many kinds of Change Occur—size, color, shape
• Parts and whole• Understanding connectedness—”If/then”• Safety Basics
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Online TAKS Update
1.Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
2.Challenging Goals and Effective Feedback
3.Parent and Community Involvement
4.Safe and Orderly Environment
5.Collegiality and Professionalism
Students were engaged
Film clips and graphics
reviewed 2-4 times
Data not lost during
power outage
School
TEA Team visited schools during administration. Informal observations:
Planning for Next Year: Where to Get TQG Training
• The list of proposals recommended for funding cannot be released until after the Higher Education Coordinating Board provides approval in April. After the Board meeting, a list will be posted on website:
• http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ • 36 science proposals may be funded; most of
them use the Type A modules.• New Contact: Elizabeth Powers, 512/427-6144.
TQ Grants url’s
• Middle School Science I, Texas State University, Sandra West, www.bio.txstate/%7escied/ms_science
• Middle School Science II, Linda Hodgeswww.tcet.unt.edu/tegs http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/guides/study/index.html• IPC Module: Andrea Foster, University of
Houston, Developerhttp://www.coe.uh.edu/texasipc
TQ Grants url’s
• Chemistry Module, Bob Blake, Texas Tech University
http://www7.tltc.ttu.edu/kechambe/
Texas Inquiry Physics, Marsha Willis, The University of Texas at Austin
http://regcol.edb.utexas.edu/
Biology, Molly Weinburgh, Texas Christian
www.contempissue.tcu.edu