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Topic 2: Constructivism and Learning in Science
National Science Education Standards
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The National Science Education Standards represent a tool for use by educators to better define the breadth and scope of experiences related to teaching, learning, and organizing science instruction. As stated in the standards:
For the vision of science education described in the Standards to be attained, the standards contained in all six chapters need to be implemented. But the Standards document has been designed so that different people can read the standards in different ways. Teachers, for example, might want to read the teaching, content, and program standards before turning to the professional development, assessment, and systems standards. Policy makers might want to read the system and program standards first, while faculty of higher education might want to read the professional development and teaching standards first, before turning to the remaining standards.
The purpose of the Internet links gathered here is an attempt to give voice to the standards in a way that complements the text of the standards. The links gathered here represent national, regional, and local efforts to develop elements of science instruction consistent with the vision described in the text of the National Science Education Standards.
Science Teaching Standards
Professional Development Standards
Assessment Standards
Science Content Standards
Science Education Program Standards
Science Education System Standards
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