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... Central to this symposium were the criteria identified by the Standards for effective science teaching and for effective professional development for teachers of science. Goals established for the symposium were for state teams to · increase their understanding of the National Science Education Standards; explore the impact of the Standards on teacher preparation programs; identify and discuss goals, effective strategies for change, and ongoing challenges related to teacher education and certification within their state; and · develop plans for statewide implementation of Standards-based teacher preparation programs.
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... Each day also included time for state teams to meet, exchange experiences from the break-out groups, discuss issues, and incorporate this information into their state action plans. Following the symposium, team leaders reviewed the action plans with their respective departments of education.


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