Before the First Day of School: Pre-Service Teacher Preparation
and the Role of the Earth and Space Science Community

Sunday, March 13, 2005
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center, League City
Houston, Texas

The Pre-Service Educators Working Group hosted Before the First Day of School: Pre-Service Teacher Preparation and the Role of the Earth and Space Science Community in March in Houston, Texas. Over 50 Earth and space scientists, education specialists, and formal, informal, and pre-service educators attended.

Presentations focused on sharing existing pre-service models, examining where Earth and space science content and pedagogy fit into pre-service programs, and paths for scientists to become involved in teacher preparation. Audience discussion further explored these topics and focused on recommendations for community involvement and action.

Agenda

Participants

Presentations

Panel Review and Recommendations