How does the philosophy of Project SEDNet encourage professional development for teachers of science?
To change the vision of science and how it is taught and learned – the goal of the Standards – is inseparably linked to the professional development of preservice and practicing teachers. Implicit in the curricular and teaching reforms called for by the National Science Education Standards (NSES) is the need for an equally substantive change in professional development practices at all levels. Classroom teachers themselves need to experience this new vision of science if it is ever to be conveyed to the students. The major characteristics of SEDNet match the four professional development standards of the NSES. In order, the professional development of teachers of science requires: learning essential science content through perspectives and methods of inquiry; integrating knowledge of science, learning, pedagogy, and students; building understanding and ability for lifelong learning; and (designing) programs that are coherent and integrated. The curricula we use and the pedagogical appr
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