Recorded on March 13, 2015
Sponsored by the CSU Chancellor’s Office with support from CSU East Bay and WestEd.
The scientific and engineering practices in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) focus on the central practices used by scientists and engineers. These include asking questions and defining problems, modeling, investigating, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics, developing explanations, engaging in augmentation, and evaluating information.
The presenters describe approaches for preparing current and future teachers to advance their students’ understanding of the NGSS scientific and engineering practices. They also talk about engaging experiences that directly involve students in using the practices.
Who Will Benefit
The series is aimed at a broad group of stakeholders in education—university faculty, district administrators, and STEM coordinators.
Other Webinars in This Series
Webinar Presenter(s):
Joan Bissell Director, Teacher Education & Public School Programs, California State University (CSU) Chancellor’s Office 
Danika LeDuc Associate Director, Institute for STEM Education, California State University East Bay 
Carolyn Nelson Dean of the College of Education and Allied Studies, California State University, East Bay 
Jeffery Seitz Professor and Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, California State University, East Bay 
Maria Grant Associate Professor of Education, Faculty Expert in Formal and Informal Science Education, California State University, Fullerton 
Carl Kloock Faculty Expert in Science Education (Biology), California State University, Bakersfield