7-9PM Thursday 11 December
William H. Lincoln School Auditorium
19 Kennard Street, Brookline, Massachusetts
Are there examples of effective differentiated instruction in elementary science education?
What is the proper balance of fact-based instruction and principle-based learning?
How has MCAS impacted science education in our schools?
What are the outstanding challenges facing the future plans for science education in Brookline?
What active role can parents play in supporting science instruction in our schools?
Please join us for this seminar and discussion.
Karen Worth is a faculty member at Wheelock College, where she teaches elementary education. She is also a member of the staff of the Center for Science Education of the Education Development Center, "an international, non-profit organization with 325 projects dedicated to enhancing learning, promoting health, and fostering a deeper understanding of the world."
Among other honors, she received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Exploratorium museum of science and human perception. Her work has been featured in the Boston Globe.
Chris Whitbeck
is the Science Curriculum Coordinator for the Town of Brookline K-8 schools. Among his many contributions to science education in the Town of Brookline, he is the principal organizer of the yearly Science Fest sponsored by The Brookline Foundation.
CFACT stands for Challenge For All Children Today. We support the mission of Brookline schools to "enable all children to reach their full potential." Our members, a group of over 100 families representing all Brookline K-8 schools, are working to help realize this goal. We want all children to benefit from academic challenges suitable for their skill level. We hope to prevent the problems associated with teaching children what they already know.