691 Impact of Multidimensional Collaboration and Dual Appointments on Teacher Preparation Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Mathematics, Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–9, Postsecondary Professional Commentary: This chapter in The Story of SUSTAIN describes cross-college collaboration in the development of early childhood and middle childhood licensure programs at Wright State University. This case study discusses (a) the synergistic nature of the factors involved in institutional change; (b) the results of the WSU SUSTAIN project, including the goals and development of the licensure programs, the successes and challenges of implementing the programs, and the further growth of initiatives founded on faculty cooperation and collaboration; and (c) the foundational and cultural elements of a model for substantive change in science and mathematics teacher education and professional development. (author/sw) 692 Miami Valley Regional Collaborative for Improvement of Undergraduate Science and Mathematics Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Mathematics, Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–Postsecondary Professional Commentary: This chapter in The Story of SUSTAIN describes a very successful multi-institutional collaboration in improving collegiate-level mathematics and science education. The Miami Valley Regional Collaborative (MVRC) is a partnership among science, mathematics, and education faculty from Wright State University, University of Dayton, Central State University, Sinclair Community College, and Edison Community College, with the overarching goal of enhancing science and mathematics undergraduate teaching and learning in higher education, particularly for future teachers.... 693 A State Model of Systemic Reform Through SUSTAIN Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Mathematics, Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–Postsecondary Professional Commentary: Project SUSTAIN was launched in 1996 as a multi-year effort funded by the Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Department of Education to foster collaboration within and among universities engaged in mathematics and science teacher education. The purpose of SUSTAIN was to expand and institutionalize improvements in the preparation and professional development of K-12 mathematics and science teachers to meet the challenges of the 21st century.... 694 The Story of SUSTAIN: Models of Reform in Mathematics and Science Teacher Education Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Mathematics, Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–Postsecondary Professional Commentary: This volume is a collection of case studies of reform efforts in mathematics and science teacher education conducted at the 13 state-assisted universities in Ohio. These reform initiatives touched faculty at more than 35 public and private, two-year and four-year institutions of higher education engaged in the preparation of teachers.... 695 Teaching Reading K-2 Workshop: Word Study and Fluency Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: English Language Arts Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–2 Professional Commentary: This video which is part of a K-2 workshop, explores the foundations of early literacy through a review of research-based principles for effective teaching of word study and fluency. Boston University professor, Jeanne Paratore guides teachers as they analyze a word study lesson plan, discuss their own experiences, and compare approaches to teaching phonics. This video requires a free... 696 Teaching Reading K-2 Workshop: Using Assessment to Guide Instruction Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: English Language Arts Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–2 Professional Commentary: This session of a K-2 workshop explores the types of assessment that lead to sound instructional decisions, showing the importance of taking multiple measures of student progress and embedding those assessments within daily instructional routines. Teachers will practice these ideas by creating an instructional plan based on the evaluation of a student’s literacy portfolio. Literacy expert, Jeanne... 697 Teaching Reading K-2 Workshop: Comprehension and Response Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: English Language Arts Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–2 Professional Commentary: A solid foundation in reading comprehension is the key to success in all subjects throughout school as well as to the development of a lifelong love of reading. In this video, teachers review key comprehension skills and match them with explicit teaching strategies, learning how to help students build their own set of strategies to use... 698 Flinn Scientific’s Student Safety Contract Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 6–12 Professional Commentary: This professional resource provides a list of safety rules that must be followed in the science classroom. Parents and students are required to read and sign the contract. This is to ensure that everyone is aware of the appropriate behaviors and precautions that are to be taken while in the science laboratory. (author/cb) 699 Suggested Sequence of Steps to More Safely Organize Your School's Chemical Stores Area Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 6–12 Professional Commentary: This professional resources provides a sequence of steps on how to organize the chemicals that are currently in your school or storage area. A detailed chemical storage pattern is described as well as a suggested shelf storage pattern for both inorganic and organic chemicals. Diagrams are also provided to assist you in safely reorganizing your chemical storage area. (author/cb) 700 Teaching Reading 3-5 Workshop: Word Study and Fluency Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: English Language Arts Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: This professional development video is focused on reading fluency and vocabulary with children in the middle grades. Richard Allington discusses specific instructional practices that support the development of fluency and vocabulary. The main points highlighted are: 1) the selection of appropriate texts or "just right" books, 2) opportunities to practice, and 3) a non-interruptive reading strategy. All these techniques are demonstrated with classroom excerpts.... |