| Session Title: Articulating Authentic and Rigorous Science Education Evaluation Through the Inquiry Science Instruction Observation Protocol (ISIOP) |
| Think Tank Session 829 to be held in Fairmont Suite on Saturday, November 10, 1:50 PM to 3:20 PM |
| Sponsored by the Pre-K - 12 Educational Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Daphne Minner, Education Development Center Inc, dminner@edc.org |
| Discussant(s): |
| Daphne Minner, Education Development Center Inc, dminner@edc.org |
| Neil Schiavo, Education Development Center Inc, nschiavo@edc.org |
| Abstract: A significant challenge in K-12 evaluation is the limited availability of valid and reliable instruments targeting science teaching. In many instances, evaluators forgo existing instruments and develop their own at great costs of time, money, and, sometimes, scientific rigor. The development of the Inquiry Science Instruction Observation Protocol (ISIOP) has been launched in response to these demands. ISIOP supports evaluators in determining the extent of scientific inquiry-supporting instructional practices present in middle grade science classrooms. This Think Tank session addresses questions of how evaluators select and use an observation protocol, like ISIOP. Small group discussion will center on questions of: 1. What factors do and should evaluators consider when selecting an observation protocol? 2. What guidance do evaluators need to use an observation protocol? |