Maximizing Student Success Through Formative Assessment

Formative assessment is an essential component of effective teaching and learning. It helps educators identify areas of improvement, adapt instructional strategies, and monitor student progress. This session will provide participants with practical formative assessment techniques and strategies designed to increase student engagement and help teachers save time.

Bonnie Nieves is the author of Be Awesome on Purpose as well as a contributor to EdReports and The American Biology Teacher Journal. She has nearly two decades of experience as a high school science teacher. Bonnie holds a master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Leadership and is a member of many professional organizations including MassCUE, ISTE, and NSTA. Her passion for creating immersive and authentic experiences that fuel curiosity and creating student-centered, culturally responsive learning spaces that promote equity and inclusion has led her to establish Educate On Purpose Coaching. Connect with her on Twitter @biologygoddess, Instagram @beawesomeonpurpose, and LinkedIn.

Become a Next Generation Science Teacher: Phenomena-Driven Instruction

Are you interested in using phenomena to drive instruction in your classroom? This course is for you! Phenomena-driven instruction is a method of utilizing real-world problems and events to engage students in science. In this course, you will learn how to select high-quality phenomena and design instruction that will engage your students and promote deeper learning.

Become a Next Generation Science Teacher: Formative Assessment in the Science Classroom

This course is designed for educators who want to learn how to use formative assessment to improve student learning outcomes and culturally responsive teaching. Participants will explore different types of formative assessments; their benefits and limitations; and how to design & implement effective assessments that provide immediate, targeted, and actionable feedback to students. Topics include the role of formative assessment in the learning process, assessment design principles, and assessment tools and technologies.

Become a Next Generation Science Teacher: Student-Centered Classrooms

This course will increase your capacity to implement instructional routines that promote deeper learning and foster a classroom of active, engaged doers of science! We'll explore key elements of student-centered learning experiences and routines that increase student agency. You will also be introduced to a variety of materials that can increase your knowledge of the theory and practice of student-centered classrooms. Lastly, you will dig into the why, what, and how of student-centered instruction and discover how it creates a more rigorous and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Become a Next Generation Science Teacher: Introduction

Join us for the first session in our Become a Next Generation Science Teacher certification with Bonnie Nieves! We'll start off the certification with an introduction to the series, discuss the courses, assignment requirements, and more.

Become a Next Generation Science Teacher: Final Assignment

Congratulations! You have made it to the last session in our Next Generation science certification with Bonnie Nieves. You are one assignment away from earning your certificate! In this session, we'll take a closer look at the final assignment and provide you with an example final assignment for your reference.