What is the philosophy of the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs)? How are they structured? How do they progress across grade levels? Dig into these questions and give your educators the tools to understand what content they will be teaching with the NGSS. This introductory activity will orient participants to the structure of this dimension and explains the rationale behind the new DCIs.
The Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) of the NGSS prioritize moving away from the “mile wide, inch deep” model of science learning. Instead, the emphasis is on making room for teachers to support students in building deeper understanding. In this activity, participants will learn more about the criteria used to determine the DCIs within each discipline and will examine a K-12 progression for one Component Idea, a specific concept within a DCI.
Professional learning for: K-12 educators
Estimated time: 35 minutes
Learning modes: presentation, small group discussion, group discussion
This training toolkit will prepare you to lead PD for other educators.
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