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Objectives:
1. Review science education reform
C. Teaching Unit
1. Specific set of resources chosen by the instructor from many
2. Sequence of content and experiences for students
II. Science Reform and Planning Science Units
A. Traditional Science Education
1. Large amounts of content are covered in the school year
2. Textbooks drive the planning and instruction
3. Much direct instruction with a focus on definitions and terms
4. Labs generally confirm concepts already presented in class
5. Assessment is heavy on paper and pencil exams
B. Science Reform
1. Learned Societies have proposed a different approach = Reform
a. American Association for the Advancement of Science 1990
b. National Science Teachers Association 1992
c. National Research Council 1996
5. Authentic Assessment
a. Measure learning outcomes in real-life situations
b. Replace paper and pencil assessments with performance of tasks
c. Projects judged by rubrics rather than exams
d. Portfolios should be used to gather multiple kinds of evidence