Posts filed under:Exploratorium

Helping Science Teachers Experience Science Learning and Understand NGSS

2019 Helping Science Teachers Experience Phenomena-based Science Learning and Understand the NGSS – Final Report of the Exploratorium Teacher Institute’s NIH-SEPA Project Publication: June 2019 Project: Exploratorium Teacher Institute’s NIH-SEPA Project Authors: Heather Mitchell, Michelle Phillips, Laura Stokes Type: Report […]

BaySci: A Partnership for Bay Area Science Education

2011 Project: the BaySci partnership (2008-2011) Authors: Mark St. John, Inverness Research and The Research Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) Type: Report Publication: November 2011 BaySci: A Partnership for Bay Area Science Education Supporting Districts and Teachers to Improve Science […]

The Exploratorium’s XTech Program

2009 Project: The XTech Program at the Exploratorium Authors: Becky Carroll, Anita Smith, Pam Castori With assistance of: Michelle Phillips, Dawn Robles Type: Report Publication: September 2009 The Exploratorium’s XTech Program: Engaging STEM Experiences for Middle-School Youth — Summative Evaluation Report (pdf, 19 pages) […]

The Exploratorium: A Regional Science Resource Center

2009 Client: The Exploratorium Authors: Mark St. John, Judy Hirabayashi, Kathleen Dickey Type: Report Publication: November 2009 (May 1995) The Exploratorium: A Regional Science Resource Center — A Study of Long-Term Regional Impacts, an Executive Summary (pdf, 35 pages) Abstract Inverness Research conducted a […]

A Reflective Assessment of CILS

2008 Project: Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS) Authors: Jenifer Helms, Mark St. John, Anita Smith With assistance of: Laura Stokes, Becky Carroll, Dawn Robles Type: Report Publication: November 2008 Strengthening the Capacity of Informal Science Education as a Contributor to Education […]

CILS: The Center for Informal Learning and Schools’ Informal Learning Certificate (ILC) Program

2007 Project: Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS) Authors: Anita Smith, Jenifer V. Helms, Mark St. John Type: Report Publication: December 2007 The Center for Informal Learning and Schools’ Informal Learning Certificate (ILC) Program: Professional Development and Community for Informal Science Educators […]

Subject Test Preparation as a Purpose of Teacher Development Programs in Science

2007 Project: Exploratorium’s Teacher Institute (TI), NCLB TQP, CSET Authors: Judy Hirabayashi, Pam Castori, Heather Mitchell, Laura Stokes Type: Report Publication: April 2007 Subject Test Preparation as a Purpose of Teacher Development Programs in Science: Summative Evaluation of the Exploratorium Teacher Institute’s No […]

The Place and Role of the Exploratorium’s Teacher Institute

2006 Project: Exploratorium’s Teacher Institute (TI) Authors: Judy Hirabayashi, Laura Stokes With assistance of: Susan Hanson, Allison Murray Type: Report Publication: June 2006 The Place and Role of the Exploratorium’s Teacher Institute in Strengthening the Teaching of Science (pdf, 56 pages) Abstract San Francisco’s […]

Design of Museum-Based Educator Professional Development

2003 Project: Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS) Authors: Mark St. John Type: Slide presentation Publication: October 2003 The National Educational Landscape and the Design of Museum-Based Professional Development Programs (pdf, 45 pages) Abstract This is a power point slideshow that Dr. Mark […]

Exploratorium’s Institute For Inquiry – Four Cornerstone Claims

2001 Project: Exploratorium’s Institute for Inquiry Authors: Mark St. John Type: Report Publication: November 2001 The Exploratorium’s Institute For Inquiry – Four Cornerstone Claims Executive Summary (pdf, 3 pages) Final Report (pdf, 35 pages) Abstract The National Science Foundation (NSF) has invested in the Exploratorium’s […]