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Appendix A: Convocation Agenda
Pages 79-84

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... National Academy Official Jacqueline Dorrance, Executive Director, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Susan Hackwood, Executive Director, California Council on Science and Technology 8:30-8:45 The Importance of Hands-On, Inquiry-Centered Science Education Bruce Alberts 8:45-9:30 Experiencing Hands-On, Inquiry-Based STEM Education, Part I Sue Neuen, Director of Professional Development, California Science Center Banner designed by Judy Harrington, National Academy of Sciences.
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From page 80...
... Refreshments will be available throughout this session. 10:15-10:45 Teachers' Reflections on the Morning's Activities and General Discussion Nancy Chung Susan Pritchard, California Science Teachers Association Anne-Marie Bergen, California Teacher Advisory Council 10:45-11:45 How Can the Research Literature Inform Decisions About What Can and Should Be Sustained in Science Education for Grades K-8?
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From page 81...
... Questions to be explored in this session for each initiative: • Brief Description of Each Project • Data Collected • Strategies for Sustainability • Challenges Faced 2:15-2:30 Refreshment Break and Move to Breakout Sessions 2:30-4:00 Facilitated Breakout Sessions: Facilitators: Peg Benzie, Beckman@Science, Orange Unified School District Susie Crandall, ScienceWorks, Fountain Valley School District Frank Frisch, Science Teaching and Research (STAR) Institute, Chapman University Margaret Gaston, Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning Harry Helling, Crystal Cove State Park Cooperative Association (planning committee member)
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From page 82...
... 4:00-4:15 End Breakout Sessions and Return to Plenary Session 4:15-5:00 Reports from Breakout Sessions and General Discussion Bruce Alberts • Beckman@Science Group 1 • Beckman@Science Group 2 • Merck Institute for Science Education • Washington State LASER 5:00-5:30 Reception for All Participants 5:30-6:30 Dinner for All Participants 6:30-7:30 Building a Village: It Actually Takes a State Arthur Levine, President, Woodrow Wilson Foundation This presentation discusses why sustained improvements in education need to occur at the state level, focusing on the leverage and opportunity whole state strategies offer.
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From page 83...
... Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Susan Hackwood, California Council for Science and Technology Susan Elrod, Director, Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education, Cal Poly Brian Kaplan, Silicon Valley Education Foundation Qualitative Examination of the Preparation of Elementary School Teachers to Teach Science in California Eilene Cross, California Council on Science and Technology The National Academies' Study on K-12 Engineering Education: Potential Implications for California Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering 9:45-10:15 Plenary Discussion: Deeper Exploration of Statewide Goals: Multiple Perspectives and Expertise Jay Labov, National Academy of Sciences The goals of this session are for everyone to 1.
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From page 84...
... • Education Researchers • Informal Education • K-12 and Higher Education Faculty Participants who are not in one of these groups should join the breakout session of their choice. Refreshments will be available throughout these breakout sessions.
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