Beginning Teachers Knowles Science Teaching Foundation August 4, 2006

The Chicago Public Schools is the 3 rd largest school system in the USA.

CPS science strategies, 2003-06. High quality tools and supports for teachers. Increase content knowledge. Extend learning opportunities.

High quality tools and supports for teachers.

Increase content knowledge.

Extend learning opportunities.

CPS science strategies, 2003-06.

CPS science performance, 2000-06.

A “top ten” list for new science teachers.

10. Take risks.

9. Worry about the details.

8. Focus on “big ideas”.

7. Listen. And then tell.

6. Don’t write curriculum.

5. Teach in a city (or rural area).

4. Keep learning. 1 3/4 ÷ 1/2 =

4. Keep learning. What would be a good story or model to help students solve a problem like? 1 3/4 ÷ 1/2 = US teachers: 43% computed correctly 4% created model Chinese teachers: 100% computed correctly 90% created model

3. Relentlessly pursue student achievement.

2. Understand your students.

1. Know who you are.

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