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The NSTA Learning Center:A Tool to Develop
Preservice Teachers
Al Byers, Ph.D.Greg Sherman, Ph.D.Bambi L. Bailey, Ph.D.
Michael R.L. Odell, Ph.D.
Session Overview
• Use of existing free NLC resources in preserviceteaching
• Use of all e-PD resources with administrative reports and assessments
• Demonstration of How to Use the Learning Center for your preserviceteachers
• Overview of thee-PD system and need to address scale and sustainability. Research Efficacy Studies
TheNSTA
Learning Center
Research Supporting
Effectiveness
RadfordUniversity
Case Review
University of Texas Case
Review
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Jan. 2011 Collection: 6,000+ PD Resources and Opportunities Available
http://learningcenter.nsta.org
SciGuides [36]Science Objects [80]SciPacks [21]Archived Seminars/Podcast [350+]
Journal Articles [3,600+]NSTA Press Books [252+]e-Books [136+]e-Chapters [784+]
Symposia [6-10/year] PD Institutes [6-10/year]
Web Seminars [120/yr]Short Courses [50+/year]
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Research and Dissemination: 3 Studies• Quasi-experimental Design Study: Across 3 districts
finding significant gains in teacher content knowledge using single SciPack. (2008). n=45, teachers in grades 5-8, three district evaluation study
• Experimental Design Study: Pretest-posttest delayed-treatment/control group design with random assignment finds significant gains in teacher content knowledge, teacher self-efficacy, and students’ learning for grades5-8 in treatment group across two SciPacks. (2010)n = 56, large Midwestern district, teachers in grades 5-8
• Descriptive Study: Just completed (dissertation research) finds significant gains in teacher learning for pre-posttest and pretest-final assessment. (2010). n = 85, teachers grades 3-6 from 11 different states.
How to Set Up Your Classes
• Use of existing free NLC resources in preserviceteaching
• Use of all e-PD resources with administrative reports and assessments
• Demonstration of How to Use the Learning Center for your preserviceteachers
• Overview of thee-PD system and need to address scale and sustainability. Research Efficacy Studies
TheNSTA
Learning Center
Research Supporting
Effectiveness
RadfordUniversity
Case Review
University of Texas Case
Review
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Completed Customized Entry Page for your students include your selectede-learning resources and collections
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Welcome Overview
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PDF STUDENT HANDOUT
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Radford University Case Review
• Use of existing free NLC resources in preserviceteaching
• Use of all e-PD resources with administrative reports and assessments
• Demonstration of How to Use the Learning Center for your preserviceteachers
• Overview of thee-PD system and need to address scale and sustainability. Research Efficacy Studies
TheNSTA
Learning Center
Research Supporting
Effectiveness
RadfordUniversity
Case Review
University of Texas Case
Review
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Radford University Case Review
RU: ~500 Elementary Education, ~60 Middle School, ~15 Secondary ScienceOne Natural Science, One Physical Science requiredEDUC 310: Teaching & Learning Elementary ScienceNCATE (Require evidence of science content knowledge)
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Radford University Case Review
PD Indexer to identify content weaknesses & recommend resourcesMy Library to organize resourcesPD Plan & Portfolio Tool to map science object & other resource interventions
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Radford University Case Review
NeedsPre-populated library of resourcesAccess to SciPacks & SciGuides(self-directed, interactive web-based Learning Center courses)System for managing, tracking & reporting content acquisition progress
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University of Texas Tyler Case Review
• Use of existing free NLC resources in preserviceteaching
• Use of all e-PD resources with administrative reports and assessments
• Demonstration of How to Use the Learning Center for your preserviceteachers
• Overview of thee-PD system and need to address scale and sustainability. Research Efficacy Studies
TheNSTA
Learning Center
Research Supporting
Effectiveness
RadfordUniversity
Case Review
University of Texas Case
Review
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University of Texas Tyler
Case Study
Setting: East TexasUniversity of Texas at Tyler
6000 studentsVariable enrollment in STEM Methods Courses3 Campuses: (Tyler, Longview, Palestine).
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University of Texas Tyler
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ProblemEach year classes in STEM Education were being cancelled due to not meeting the minimum enrollment numbers required by the university
Professors are required to provide independent studies so students can graduate on scheduleStudents did not evaluate the independent studies as effective means of instruction
How do we provide a quality independent study experience for students?How do we provide quality instructional tools to all of our STEM education students?
Needed a solution for low enrollment classes
Current Solution is an Independent Study
UT-TylerMinimum Student Enrollment
10 per Undergraduate Course
Preservice Numbers120 Elementary
Satellite CampusesLongview, TXPalestine, TX
5-20 Secondary** Pre-UTeach
Needed a solution to support student teachers and beginning teachers
Traditional CertificationAlternative Certification
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University of Texas Tyler
NSTA Learning CenterProvided StructurePre- and Post- Assessment ToolsRemediation Tools
SciPacksInstructional Tools
Science ObjectSciGuidesPD-Planning and Portfolio ToolResourcesUpload capability
Accountability
BenefitsReplaced my textAllowed me to tailor experience for each student
Biology vs. Chemistry, etcImproved Independent StudiesSupport for preservice teachers and new teachersOne year subscription
MethodsStudent TeachingInduction/Mentoring Tool
Teaching (alt-cert)
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University of Texas Tyler
Created Customized Collections for“Course Library”
Elementary CollectionMiddle School CollectionHigh School Collection
Physical ScienceEarth ScienceLife Science
Articles, activities, science objects, etc.
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University of Texas Tyler
Independent Study OutlinePre-assessments
Content IndexerIdentifies SciPacks
PST’s complete the PD Plan and utilize the portfolioPST’s upload their work and samples of student workPST’s develop their own collections for use in student teaching (Aligned to TEKS)Download transcripts and certificates of complete
Best Part: If students have issues with the system or content questions they can “Ask NSTA”
Student Teachers and Alt-Cert Teachers
Have access to their NSTA Learning Center from previous semesterWe plan to pilot the new discussion tool to better support student teachers and new teachersBecomes a Toolkit
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University of Texas Tyler
Administration ToolTrack AccessPre-Post AssessmentsIndividual Results and downloadsAccess to PortfolioSciPacks Completed
Allows me to track my students while creating a unique experience
Result: Less complaints about Independent Studies to the DepartmentIncreased SET Scores
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University of Texas Tyler
Questions
• Use of existing free NLC resources in preserviceteaching
• Use of all e-PD resources with administrative reports and assessments
• Demonstration of How to Use the Learning Center for your preserviceteachers
• Overview of thee-PD system and need to address scale and sustainability. Research Efficacy Studies
TheNSTA
Learning Center
Research Supporting
Effectiveness
RadfordUniversity
Case Review
University of Texas Case
Review
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Recognize our Collaborators
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Thank YouAl ByersPH: 703-312-9294Email: [email protected] ShermanPH: (540) 831-6859Email: [email protected] OdellPH: (903) 566-7471Email: [email protected] BaileyPH: (903) 565-5937Email: [email protected]
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