2007 DR-K12 PI Meeting
Transition to the Future
September 9–11, 2007
Arlington, VA

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Proceedings

Day 2, Monday, September 10, 2007


MORNING SESSIONS

Looking at the 21st Century: Future Forces Affecting Education
Monica Martinez, Senior Vice President for Educational Strategies, KnowledgeWorks Foundation View proceedings

Concurrent Sessions: What Are the Future Implications for Our Work?

  • From Professional Development to Classroom Impact: The Case of Fostering Geometric Thinking: Mark Driscoll, Johannah Nikula, Rachel Wing DiMatteo (EDC) View proceedings
  • Foundations of Algebra in the Elementary and Middle Grades: Susan Jo Russell (TERC) View proceedings
  • ThEMat: Thought Experiments in Mathematics Teaching: Patricio Herbst (University of Michigan), Daniel Chazan (University of Maryland), and Gloriana Gonzalez (University of Michigan) View proceedings
  • Using TIMSS Videos to Improve Learning of Mathematics: Patsy Wang-Iverson (Gabriella and Paul Rosenbaum Foundation), and Richard Askey (University of Wisconsin) View proceedings
  • Leadership Content Knowledge for Mathematics of those Engaged in Key School Leadership Functions: Barbara Scott Nelson (EDC) View proceedings
  • Standards-based Science Assessments in Support of Student Learning: Edys Quellmalz (WestEd) and Joan Herman (CRESST) View proceedings
  • Professional Development Intervention to Promote Science among English Language Learners (P-SELL): Cory Buxton (University of Miami) View proceedings
  • What the National Data Tell Us About the Mathematics and Science Teacher Shortage: Richard Ingersoll (University of Pennsylvania) View proceedings
  • Panel on Learning Progressions: Burning Questions About Learning Progressions: David Carraher (TERC), Leona Schauble and Rick Lehrer (Vanderbilt University), Nancy Songer (University of Michigan), Brian Reiser (Northwestern University), Joe Krajcik (University of Michigan). Chaired by Janice Earle (NSF) View proceedings
  • What Will Future Secondary Science and Mathematics Curricula Look Like? Arthur Eisenkraft (University of Massachusetts, Boston), Glenda Lappan (Michigan State University), and Janet Carlson Powell (BSCS). Moderated by Jackie Miller (EDC) View proceedings
  • After Installation: Challenges in Realizing the Benefits of Wireless, 1-to-1 Computing for High School Science: Brian Drayton and Joni Falk (TERC) View proceedings
  • Materials Development as a Context for Research on Learning: William Sandoval (UCLA) View proceedings
  • Implications of Recent Contributions to Research on K-12 Engineering and Technology Education on STEM Education: M. David Burghardt (Center for Technological Literacy, Hofstra University), Greg Pearson (National Academy of Engineering), and Christine Cunningham (Museum of Science, Boston). Facilitated by Karen Zuga (NSF) View proceedings

AFTERNOON SESSIONS  

Schools of the Future: The Importance of Creativity in Today’s Global Innovation Society
R. Keith Sawyer, Associate Professor of Education, Washington University, St. Louis View proceedings

Concurrent Sessions

I.    Resources from the Field: Findings from National Commissions, Panels, and Studies

  • Alignment of Science Standards for College Readiness to the AP Science Courses Redesign, College Board, AAAS: George DeBoer (AAAS), Mark Reckase (Michigan State University), and Cynthia Hamen (College Board) View proceedings
  • “Enhancing Professional Development for Teachers—Potential Uses of Information Technology,” National Research Council: Jay Labov (National Research Council) and Sue Doubler (TERC) View proceedings
  • National Math Advisory Panel, U.S. Department of Education: Wade Boykin (Howard University) View proceedings
  • “Preparing STEM Teachers: The Key to Global Competitiveness: Selected Profiles of Teacher Preparation Programs,” American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education: Jane West (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) View proceedings
  • Systems for State Science Assessment, National Research Council: Joan Herman (CRESST) View proceedings
  • “Taking Science to School: Learning and Teaching Science in Grades K–8,” National Research Council: Richard Duschl (Rutgers University) View proceedings
  • Alternative Certification for Science Teachers, TPC Grant Support: Morton Sternheim (University of Massachusetts, Amherst) View proceedings

 II. Conversations About Disseminating Our Findings and Learnings

  • Preparing and Supporting Effective STEM Teachers: Discipline-Based Professional Societies Respond: Stamatis Vokos (Seattle Pacific University) and panelists Cathy Manduca (Chair, American Geological Union Committee on Education and Human Resources); Ted Hodapp (American Physical Society); and Glenn Stevens (Professor of Mathematics, Boston University) (MSP) View proceedings
  • Publishing in Educational Journals: J. Randy McGinnis (University of Maryland, College Park and Co-Editor, Journal of Research in Science Teaching); Janet Kolodner (Georgia Institute of Technology and Editor, Journal of Learning Science); and Rose Mary Zbiek (Associate Editor, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education) View proceedings

Concurrent Sessions

  • From Research to Practice: Connecting with the K–16 Community Through Professional Associations: Page Keeley (NSTA), Skip Fennell (NCTM), Kurt Steinhaus (ISTE), and Phil Reed (ITEA) View proceedings

Day 3, Tuesday, September 11, 2007


MORNING SESSIONS

Global Learning Research Trends, Opportunities and Challenges: A Corporate Perspective
R. Don Williams, Manager of Global Learning Research, Microsoft Education Products Group View proceedings

Large-Group Concurrent Sessions on Future Research Trends

  • STEM Research and Evaluation: What now?: Jere Confrey (Distinguished Professor of Education, North Carolina State University) View proceedings
  • Transformation and Technology: Supporting STEM Research and Development: Robert Tinker (President, Concord Consortium) View proceedings
  • Teaching Science and Inquiry: A Contemporary Perspective: Rodger Bybee (Executive Director, Emeritus, BSCS) View proceedings

The 2007 DR-K12 PI Meeting proceedings were prepared for Education Development Center, Inc. by Policy Studies Associates.