Professional Development in Science Education for Special Educators Incorporating the 5E Model and Three-Dimensional Learning

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session One
  In Roundtable Session: Research on Science Teacher Learning (Table 11)

Abstract

This professional development program provided teachers of students with extensive support needs in developing planning and teaching strategies focusing on the NGSS and three dimensional learning through inquiry teaching using the 5E instructional model. This poster focuses on data from the intervention development and field test phases of the project. The team used data from the field test to revise and design 21 online modules and a robust coaching system launched within an online platform. Teacher level outcomes during these phases included feedback that guided revision of the self-directed modules to include additional narratives and vignettes reflecting authentic experiences for teaching science through inquiry to students with varying needs at the elementary and middle school level.

Authors

• David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina - Charlotte
  Presenting Author

• Lindsay Ruhter, University of Kansas
  Presenting Author

• Meagan Karvonen, University of Kansas
  Presenting Author

• Shawnee Wakeman, University of North Carolina - Charlotte
  Presenting Author

• Sarah Koebley, University of Kansas
  Presenting Author