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Marcia (and others on the list),

I have posted a PDF copy of one of our recent checklists on our website. You
can download it at
http://www.destinationets.com/resources/printedmaterials/simplesixchecklist.
pdf

We allow the teachers to determine the three levels of marks made: Exposed,
Demonstration, Mastery.  That way they can keep their assessment consistant
with what they expect at school (although they are amazed at the
accomplishments of the students during these programs).  I have had mostly
great feedback from the form with a few comments that the teachers just
forget to make the marks because they are too engaged in the programs
themselves.  A couple of teachers thought that it was a little difficult to
determine which standards were being addressed and therefore didn't finish
the checklist.  Hopefully as the become more familiar with the process they
will be able to use the tool.

If you have any other questions send me an email and I will share what I
can.

Chad Johnson
Experiential Educator
The Edgerton Explorit Center
http://www.edgerton.org
1.877.694.4032
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Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: educational research query


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> Good Morning,  I would like to receive more details on the enrichment
> experience.  We currently offer science learning experiences that cost
3.50
> per student.  The classes are created to address the benchmarks, standards
> and GLE's for Louisiana.  We do not include a checklist for the teachers
to
> document their student's progress.  I think this is a wonderful idea to
> offer checklist. Thanks
>
>
>
>
> Marcia Carter
> Science Education Curator
> Lousisiana Art & Science Museum
> 225-344-5272 ext 124
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> Subject: Re: educational research query
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> The Edgerton Explorit Center is trying to make some connections with new
> programs that we call Enrichment Experiences.  These are 90 minute long
> sessions where we use experiential techiniques, science concepts and a
pile
> of imagination to address specific Nebraska State Academic standards.  We
> set up "priority checklists" that give the teachers a quick way to observe
> their students in action and record progress towards meeting the
standards.
> These checklists provide us feedback on the effectiveness of the program
and
> provide the teachers with necessary documentation of student outcomes.
>
> Many of our visitors are struggling to prepare for the upcoming
requirements
> to actually document and meet the science standards.  This is our attempt
to
> provide assistance in that area.  We maintain a hands-on approach and stay
> consistant with our mission.  We also make more money!  We charge $3.00
per
> student for a normal visit and $5.00 per student for an enrichment.  As of
> right now we do not promote this program, we are just trying to get it
> established and let us get the kinks worked out.  All of the feedback has
> been great and we are looking forward to full implementation this fall.
>
> I know that this doesn't directly address the science center's role in
> standardized testing achievement, but it bridges the gap between the
> classroom requirements and the benefits of a science museum.  The teachers
> still do the assessment but we develop the environment, the learning
> opportunities, and the method of assessment.
>
> Chad Johnson
> Experiential Educator
> The Edgerton Explorit Center
> http://www.edgerton.org
> 1.877.694.4032
>
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