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Resource | Fostering Video Sharing and Discourse Among STEM Educational Researchers in a Multimodal Environment
Multimedia environments provide multiple resources for expression, collaboration, and knowledge-creation. Yet there is much to be learned about the design of such environments, the forms of collegial discourse that take place, and the benefits of participation. To this end, we study the 2017 STEM for All Video Showcase, a multimodal environment, that enabled educational researchers to share and…
Multimedia environments provide multiple resources for expression, collaboration, and knowledge-creation. Yet there is much to be learned about the design of such environments, the forms of collegial discourse that take place, and the benefits of participation. To this end, we study the 2017 STEM for All Video Showcase, a multimodal environment, that enabled educational researchers to share and…
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Early Career News | From the Inside Out: Teacher Responses to the AP Curriculum Redesign
Ayana McCoy (2015-16 CADRE Fellow) and Kim Frumin (2016-17 CADRE Fellow) published this Journal of Science Teacher Education article with co-authors Abigail Jurist Levy, Frances Lawrenz, Christopher Dede, Arthur Eisenkraft, Christian Fischer, Barry Fishman, and Brandon Foster.
Ayana McCoy (2015-16 CADRE Fellow) and Kim Frumin (2016-17 CADRE Fellow) published this Journal of Science Teacher Education article with co-authors Abigail Jurist Levy, Frances Lawrenz, Christopher Dede, Arthur Eisenkraft, Christian Fischer, Barry Fishman, and Brandon Foster.
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Resource | From the Inside Out: Teacher Responses to the AP Curriculum Redesign
From 2012–2015, Advanced Placement (AP) science courses underwent a large-scale curricular reform to include more scientific inquiry and reasoning, reduce emphasis on broad content coverage, and focus on depth of understanding, with corresponding changes in high-stakes AP examinations. In this study, we explored how teachers prepared for and adapted to this reform over a three-year period. Data…
From 2012–2015, Advanced Placement (AP) science courses underwent a large-scale curricular reform to include more scientific inquiry and reasoning, reduce emphasis on broad content coverage, and focus on depth of understanding, with corresponding changes in high-stakes AP examinations. In this study, we explored how teachers prepared for and adapted to this reform over a three-year period. Data…
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Resource | Productive Thinking and Science Learning in Design Teams
Recent reforms in science education have supported the inclusion of engineering in K-12 curricula. To this end, many science classrooms have incorporated engineering units that include design tasks. Design is an integral part of engineering and helps students think in creative and interdisciplinary ways. In this study, we examined middle-school students’ naturally occurring design conversations…
Recent reforms in science education have supported the inclusion of engineering in K-12 curricula. To this end, many science classrooms have incorporated engineering units that include design tasks. Design is an integral part of engineering and helps students think in creative and interdisciplinary ways. In this study, we examined middle-school students’ naturally occurring design conversations…
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Event | Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier: Core Research (FW-HTF) Full Proposal Deadline
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505620&org=NSF&sel_org…
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505620&org=NSF&sel_org…
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Resource | Characterizing the Formative Assessment Enactment of Experienced Science Teachers
Teachers' use of formative assessment (FA) has been shown to improve student outcomes; however, teachers enact FA in many ways. We examined classroom videos of nine experienced teachers of elementary, middle, and high school science, aiming to create a model of FA enactment that is useful to teachers. We developed a coding scheme through a validation‐in‐use approach to characterize teachers'…
Teachers' use of formative assessment (FA) has been shown to improve student outcomes; however, teachers enact FA in many ways. We examined classroom videos of nine experienced teachers of elementary, middle, and high school science, aiming to create a model of FA enactment that is useful to teachers. We developed a coding scheme through a validation‐in‐use approach to characterize teachers'…
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Event | 2020 DRK-12 PI Meeting - CANCELLED
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting is cancelled. Go to the event page for details.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting is cancelled. Go to the event page for details.
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Announcement | 2020 PI Meeting Call for Session Proposals
CADRE invites proposals for awardee-led concurrent sessions at the 2020 DRK-12 PI Meeting that are responsive to the purpose of the meeting and address topics of potential interest to subgroups of PIs. Sessions should go beyond a simple showcase of project work. Rather, sessions should address multiple perspectives on the focal topics outlined in the Call for Proposals and advance the knowledge…
CADRE invites proposals for awardee-led concurrent sessions at the 2020 DRK-12 PI Meeting that are responsive to the purpose of the meeting and address topics of potential interest to subgroups of PIs. Sessions should go beyond a simple showcase of project work. Rather, sessions should address multiple perspectives on the focal topics outlined in the Call for Proposals and advance the knowledge…
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Announcement | Job Opportunities at NSF
NSF is currently looking for temporary program directors, as well as a permanent program director with research expertise on the teaching and learning of Mathematics at the preK-12 level (including research on teacher education), and a permanent program director with research expertise in Science or Engineering teaching and learning research at the K-12 level. Learn more:…
NSF is currently looking for temporary program directors, as well as a permanent program director with research expertise on the teaching and learning of Mathematics at the preK-12 level (including research on teacher education), and a permanent program director with research expertise in Science or Engineering teaching and learning research at the K-12 level. Learn more:…
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Survey | 2020 DRK-12 PI Meeting Poster Registration
If you did not register your poster when registering for the meeting, but would like to participate in one of the general poster halls, please fill out the form below. If you are unsure about your poster registration status, email cadre@edc.org. If you are the PI (or PI substitute) for more than one invited project, please fill out one form per invited project. Within the month, CADRE will send…
If you did not register your poster when registering for the meeting, but would like to participate in one of the general poster halls, please fill out the form below. If you are unsure about your poster registration status, email cadre@edc.org. If you are the PI (or PI substitute) for more than one invited project, please fill out one form per invited project. Within the month, CADRE will send…
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Early Career News | 3 Ways to Support Online Discussion Board Participation
Miriam Gates (2014-15 CADRE Fellow) was recently featured in EDC's Innovations blog.
Miriam Gates (2014-15 CADRE Fellow) was recently featured in EDC's Innovations blog.
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Event | NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) Update Webinar
Learn more and register: https://nsfgrantsconferences.com/pappg-webinar-20/
Learn more and register: https://nsfgrantsconferences.com/pappg-webinar-20/
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Blog | Equitable Implementation of Computer Science Education
In-service teacher professional development is the lever most state and local initiatives are using to expand computing—computer science and computational thinking—instruction to all students. This is the case with the 10 year, $81 million public-private Computer Science for All (CS4All) initiative I helped lead during my time at the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE). Over the…
In-service teacher professional development is the lever most state and local initiatives are using to expand computing—computer science and computational thinking—instruction to all students. This is the case with the 10 year, $81 million public-private Computer Science for All (CS4All) initiative I helped lead during my time at the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE). Over the…
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Newsletter | January 2020 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, We are greatly saddened to share the news that Dr. Karen King passed away in December. Among her many accomplishments, Karen was a key DRK-12 and former CADRE program officer, as well as a generous contributor to the CADRE Fellows program. We know that many of you worked with her or were impacted by her work. We send our condolences to you and grieve the loss to the field.…
Dear Colleagues, We are greatly saddened to share the news that Dr. Karen King passed away in December. Among her many accomplishments, Karen was a key DRK-12 and former CADRE program officer, as well as a generous contributor to the CADRE Fellows program. We know that many of you worked with her or were impacted by her work. We send our condolences to you and grieve the loss to the field.…
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Announcement | New PAPPG Effective On or After June 1, 2020
NSF has issued a revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1). The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted or due, and awards made, on or after June 1, 2020. Both versions of the PAPPG (19-1 and 20-1) can be found in our NSF Proposal Toolkit. The 19-1 version is effective until May 31, 2020. NSF will be hosting a webinar on…
NSF has issued a revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1). The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted or due, and awards made, on or after June 1, 2020. Both versions of the PAPPG (19-1 and 20-1) can be found in our NSF Proposal Toolkit. The 19-1 version is effective until May 31, 2020. NSF will be hosting a webinar on…
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Resource | Helping K-12 Teachers Get Unstuck with Scratch: The Design of an Online Professional Learning Experience
K-12 introductory programming experiences are often highly scaffolded, and it can be challenging for teachers and learners to transition from these scaffolded experiences to experiences of learner-directed creative work, where learners are solving problems and fluently expressing ideas through code. Learners can often "get stuck" in this creative process due to a number of different factors: (1)…
K-12 introductory programming experiences are often highly scaffolded, and it can be challenging for teachers and learners to transition from these scaffolded experiences to experiences of learner-directed creative work, where learners are solving problems and fluently expressing ideas through code. Learners can often "get stuck" in this creative process due to a number of different factors: (1)…
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Early Career News | Former CADRE Fellows receive new NSF CAREER awards
Three former CADRE Fellows are among the recipients of recent NSF CAREER awards: Carlos Nicolas Gomez (2014-15 Fellow), María González-Howard (2015-16 Fellow), and Joel Mejia (2013-14 Fellow).
Three former CADRE Fellows are among the recipients of recent NSF CAREER awards: Carlos Nicolas Gomez (2014-15 Fellow), María González-Howard (2015-16 Fellow), and Joel Mejia (2013-14 Fellow).
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Early Career News | Quantitative Research Methods for STEM Education Scholars Program
Applications for open for the NSF-funded Quantitative Research Methods for STEM Education Scholars Program (NSF QRM Scholars Program), presented by the University of Maryland, College Park. The program pairs early career faculty and postdoctoral fellows with quantitative mentors to help researchers develop their skills in design, measurement, and analysis.
Applications for open for the NSF-funded Quantitative Research Methods for STEM Education Scholars Program (NSF QRM Scholars Program), presented by the University of Maryland, College Park. The program pairs early career faculty and postdoctoral fellows with quantitative mentors to help researchers develop their skills in design, measurement, and analysis.
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Project Spotlight | Computer Science and Computational Thinking
As the field of computer science grows and computing technology becomes increasingly prominent, helping students develop proficiency with computer science concepts and practices and computational ways of thinking has become a national priority. Preparing all students for a computer-driven future will require innovations in curriculum, assessment, and teaching. In this Spotlight, Aankit Patel…
As the field of computer science grows and computing technology becomes increasingly prominent, helping students develop proficiency with computer science concepts and practices and computational ways of thinking has become a national priority. Preparing all students for a computer-driven future will require innovations in curriculum, assessment, and teaching. In this Spotlight, Aankit Patel…
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Announcement | Now accepting applications for the 2020 CADRE Postdoc Professional Growth Opportunity
CADRE is inviting 5 postdoctoral researchers who work in the field of STEM education research to participate in the CADRE Postdoc Professional Growth Opportunity. Applications are open now through February 21, 2020. CADRE Postdoc Professional Growth Opportunity Overview Selected postdocs will have the opportunity to network with other early career researchers, engage in informal mentoring with…
CADRE is inviting 5 postdoctoral researchers who work in the field of STEM education research to participate in the CADRE Postdoc Professional Growth Opportunity. Applications are open now through February 21, 2020. CADRE Postdoc Professional Growth Opportunity Overview Selected postdocs will have the opportunity to network with other early career researchers, engage in informal mentoring with…
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Event | Computer Science for All (CSforAll: Research and RPPs) Proposal Deadline
Read the solicitation here: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20539/nsf20539.htm. Learn more about the program here: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505359
Read the solicitation here: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20539/nsf20539.htm. Learn more about the program here: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505359
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Announcement | NSF Computer Science for All (CSforAll) Solicitation
NSF’s Computer Science for All Solicitation has been updated with an additional strand to allow proposals that focus on research into computer science teaching and learning. The proposal deadline is April 13, 2020. View the full solicitation:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20539/nsf20539.htm
NSF’s Computer Science for All Solicitation has been updated with an additional strand to allow proposals that focus on research into computer science teaching and learning. The proposal deadline is April 13, 2020. View the full solicitation:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20539/nsf20539.htm
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Early Career News | Apply for the 2020 CADRE Postdoc Professional Growth Opportunity
CADRE is inviting 5 postdoctoral researchers who work in the field of STEM education research to participate in the CADRE Postdoc Professional Growth Opportunity. Selected postdocs will have the opportunity to network with other early career researchers, engage in informal mentoring with more experienced researchers, participate in capacity-building webinars on funding their research agenda,…
CADRE is inviting 5 postdoctoral researchers who work in the field of STEM education research to participate in the CADRE Postdoc Professional Growth Opportunity. Selected postdocs will have the opportunity to network with other early career researchers, engage in informal mentoring with more experienced researchers, participate in capacity-building webinars on funding their research agenda,…
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Event | Join the Office Hour with NSF INCLUDES Program Officer Kurt Thoroughman
During this hour, Kurt will share a brief presentation on the overview and aspirations of the NSF INCLUDES program, the National Network and the Coordination Hub. The presentation will be followed by time for a conversation. So, come with your questions and RSVP Now to join the conversation on January 23 at 1 pm ET. Online Instructions: Url:…
During this hour, Kurt will share a brief presentation on the overview and aspirations of the NSF INCLUDES program, the National Network and the Coordination Hub. The presentation will be followed by time for a conversation. So, come with your questions and RSVP Now to join the conversation on January 23 at 1 pm ET. Online Instructions: Url:…
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Newsletter | December 2019 Newsletter
Looking Back ... There were some exciting STEM achievements in 2019, such as the imaging of a black hole and the first all-female spacewalk. NSF managed to make a lot of awards, despite a government shutdown. One of the CAREER grants was awarded to former CADRE Fellow Carlos (Nick) Gomez! This interactive NSF awards summary shows the number of awards and amount of funding by state…
Looking Back ... There were some exciting STEM achievements in 2019, such as the imaging of a black hole and the first all-female spacewalk. NSF managed to make a lot of awards, despite a government shutdown. One of the CAREER grants was awarded to former CADRE Fellow Carlos (Nick) Gomez! This interactive NSF awards summary shows the number of awards and amount of funding by state…
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Announcement | Increasing Access to Engineering Practices in the Middle Grades
CADRE and DRK-12 colleagues will lead a session on engineering education at the 2020 NSTA Conference in Boston, MA. Presenters: Jennie Chiu, University of Virginia Catherine McCulloch, Education Development Center, Inc. (Presider) Angela Calabrese Barton, Michigan State University Edna Tan, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Vikram Kapila, New York University Session Abstract…
CADRE and DRK-12 colleagues will lead a session on engineering education at the 2020 NSTA Conference in Boston, MA. Presenters: Jennie Chiu, University of Virginia Catherine McCulloch, Education Development Center, Inc. (Presider) Angela Calabrese Barton, Michigan State University Edna Tan, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Vikram Kapila, New York University Session Abstract…
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Resource | Longitudinal Investigation of Primary Inservice Teachers’ Modelling the Hydrological Phenomena
To develop students’ capacity for science and to engage them productively in science and engineering practices, science education reform efforts have focused on supporting teachers’ development of conceptual understandings through engagement with both disciplinary content and practices, including science teaching at the primary level. One topic of importance for …
To develop students’ capacity for science and to engage them productively in science and engineering practices, science education reform efforts have focused on supporting teachers’ development of conceptual understandings through engagement with both disciplinary content and practices, including science teaching at the primary level. One topic of importance for …
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Resource | Making Mathematical Thinking Visible
For English language learners, diagrams can be a powerful tool to develop and communicate mathematical understanding. Imagine being a 6th grade student who is still learning English, sitting in a mathematics classroom and trying to navigate the lesson. You might wonder: What is the teacher saying I should do? Did my classmates solve it the way I did? Will the other students laugh at me when I…
For English language learners, diagrams can be a powerful tool to develop and communicate mathematical understanding. Imagine being a 6th grade student who is still learning English, sitting in a mathematics classroom and trying to navigate the lesson. You might wonder: What is the teacher saying I should do? Did my classmates solve it the way I did? Will the other students laugh at me when I…
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Resource | Developing Student 21st Century Skills in Selected Exemplary Inclusive STEM High Schools
There is a need to arm students with noncognitive, or 21st Century, skills to prepare them for a more STEM-based job market. As STEM schools are created in a response to this call to action, research is needed to better understand how exemplary STEM schools successfully accomplish this goal. This conversion mixed method study analyzed student work samples and teacher lesson plans from seven…
There is a need to arm students with noncognitive, or 21st Century, skills to prepare them for a more STEM-based job market. As STEM schools are created in a response to this call to action, research is needed to better understand how exemplary STEM schools successfully accomplish this goal. This conversion mixed method study analyzed student work samples and teacher lesson plans from seven…
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Resource | Supporting the Scientific Practices Through Epistemologically Responsive Science Teaching
Meaningfully engaging students in the NGSS scientific practices requires that student ideas become the driving force of classroom activity. However, in order for student ideas to take on this new role, teachers must engage in responsive teaching in which they elicit, notice, and respond to the substance of student thinking. In this work, we explore a variety of types of responsive teaching and…
Meaningfully engaging students in the NGSS scientific practices requires that student ideas become the driving force of classroom activity. However, in order for student ideas to take on this new role, teachers must engage in responsive teaching in which they elicit, notice, and respond to the substance of student thinking. In this work, we explore a variety of types of responsive teaching and…
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