Reimagining K-16+ STEM Education: What it Means to be Proficient in Science and Why that Matters for Policy and Practice
A Conversation with Dr. James Pellegrino, Liberal Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor and Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and Co-Director of UIC's Learning Sciences Research Institute
Join Dr. James Pellegrino as he highlights the ongoing reconceptualization of what it means to “know” and “understand” science, with proficiency expressed in terms of learning outcomes related to knowledge in use.
New theories, models and data about science learning have been key in bringing much-needed coherence to science education across the K-16+ continuum. These changes present both challenges and opportunities to the design and integration of curriculum, instruction and assessment – not only in K-12, but throughout higher education and even influence gatekeeper instruments such as the AAMC’s Medical College Admission Test.
Lunch will be provided.