Elements of Effective Science Instruction (EESI)

WASA/AWSP Summer ConferenceJune 27, 2011

Regional Science Coordinator NetworkWashington State

Presenters

Kirk Robbins

Puget Sound

ESD

Wendy WhitmerNEW ESD 101

GoalsParticipants will:

Know the 4 Elements of Effective Science Instruction

Know how to access

tools and resources

to support effective

science instruction

Begin to plan how to use EESI tools to support student learning in science

Agenda

1. Story of EESI 2. Examine the

research and the 4 categories of EESI

3. Get to know the EESI Framework

4. How do I use the EESI framework?

Elements of Effective Science Instruction

EESI

What are the elements of effective science instruction?

Table Task:

1. Assemble EESI as PIE2. Pass out research cards3. Read contents of card aloud4. Discuss placement on an

‘element’

http://effectivescienceinstruction.net/science-content.html

Effective Professional Learning

In most schools, a large gap exists between what is known

about professional learning that affects teaching and

improves student achievement and the professional

development that teachers and principals regularly

experience. The solution to [this] problem, I believe, is high-

quality, school-based professional learning and collaborative

work that affects all teachers virtually every day.

- Dennis Sparks

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