The Place Of Earth And Space Science And Engineering Design In The Next Generation Science Standards
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Authors
Ngoh, Nelson N.
Pallis, Jani M.
Issue Date
2017-03-24
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
Keywords
Connecticut , Education , Engineering education , Science education
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Abstract
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were recently adopted by the state of Connecticut. This paper describes the status of Earth and Space Science (ESS) and Engineering Design (ED) within the NGSS in the state of Connecticut. In this research, Connecticut District Science Coordinators were targeted. They were given questionnaires through Survey Monkey to obtain their views and experiences on the issue of teacher preparedness. Results showed that the ESS and ED did not yet occupy a high position in the state curriculum. There are several challenges to be faced to have ESS and ED status improved in the state. The adoption in itself was seen to be a clear indication that ESS and ED will gradually assume a high recognition in the curriculum of Connecticut schools.