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A New Course: The Three Dimensions of the Science TEKS!

by Miguel Guhlin
written by Miguel Guhlin

Are you ready to take your science instruction to the next level? The Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) and TCEA are excited to introduce a brand-new course. The course is “The Three Dimensions of the Science TEKS.“

The Intended Audience for This Course

Dr. Victor Sampson designed this course for STAT and TCEA to help you gain a deep understanding of the three-dimensional approach to science instruction. You’ll learn how to seamlessly integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas into your daily teaching. By implementing the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for science through this innovative framework, you’ll enhance student understanding and engagement in ways you never thought possible. This course targets elementary and middle school teachers who are adapting to the three-dimensional approach to science, foundational for all Texas science classrooms. “It applies for K-12 and it includes examples from elementary, middle and high school,” says Dr. Sampson.

What You Can Expect

Here’s what you can expect to gain from this course:

  • A thorough exploration of the three dimensions of science instruction.
  • Practical strategies for integrating science and engineering practices into your lessons.
  • A deeper understanding of crosscutting concepts and their application in the science classroom.
  • Guidance on effectively incorporating disciplinary core ideas into your curriculum.
  • Learn how to implement the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for science using a three-dimensional framework.
  • Techniques to enhance student understanding and engagement in science.

Why Select This Course from STAT and TCEA?

Why choose this course for your professional development? At TCEA, we are dedicated to providing educators with high-quality, effective learning experiences. That’s why we collaborated with STAT on this course. Courses are:

  • Streamlined for efficiency: We know your time is valuable, so we’ve designed our courses to be focused and impactful, ensuring lasting learning without unnecessary fluff.
  • Packed with unique resources: Gain access to ideas and resources that you won’t find anywhere else, giving you a fresh perspective and practical tools for your classroom.
  • Experience-based: Benefit from our years of experience in professional development, with content and techniques refined through educator feedback to meet your specific needs.

Learn more about the course details below:

  • Title: The Three Dimensions of the Science TEKS
  • Cost: $44 per individual participant; $34 per participant for groups of 10 or more.
  • Modules: 5
  • CPE Credit Hours: 12
  • Enrollment Includes:
    • Free, one-year TCEA membership for each participant (a $49 value!)
    • TCEA digital badge
    • TCEA certificate upon completion

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your science teaching! Enroll in “The Three Dimensions of the Science TEKS” today! Contact us for group enrollment options and take the first step towards creating a more engaging and effective science learning environment for your students.

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TCEA ANNOUNCES Brain-Based Learning Course

by Miguel Guhlin
written by Miguel Guhlin

TCEA offers a new course that demystifies new research regarding brain-based learning and incorporates scientists’ findings about the brain and how memories form. Let’s take a look at the benefits this course offers and how educators can participate and boost their knowledge of brain-based instruction.

The Basis of Brain-Based Learning

Research shows that the more learners take part in an activity, the more they are likely to form memories. The research supports the idea that humans connect memories to brain neuron links. The more connections are made, the more long-lasting the memory. TCEA.org provides access to a high-quality online course, Brain-Based Learning, which highlights this research.

TCEA’s courses allow for enrolled teachers to begin anytime. Moreover, they can go at their own speed to complete the course content. Teachers watch videos to get suggestions that guide them in designing research-informed lessons.

Become a Brain-Based Learning Designer

Karen Kahan, the primary course developer, designed the course with input from various sources. She included these elements in this online course:

  • How the brain works (includes new research)
  • How neurotransmitters impact learning
  • Using reflection to assist students

The course is a must-take for curriculum specialists, coaches, and classroom teachers.

Brain-Based Learning Course Modules

This course takes you through an introduction to the brain and the impact the brain has on learning. New brain research comes out regularly. The results of many of these research studies are highlighted in this course. Educators will gain strategies to apply what they have learned. Every action seeks to improve teachers’ classroom practices.

The course includes five modules which include the following:

  • Brain Basics
  • Chemicals in the Brain That Impact Learning
  • Facts and Myths About the Brain and Learning
  • Brain Research and Implications for Teaching
  • Easy Changes to Make That Embrace Brain Research

Educators can earn a digital badge and a digital certificate when they complete the course. Additionally, educators who complete the course earn 12 CPE hours upon course completion.

Course Prerequisites and Requirements

The purpose of this course is to expand teachers’ comfort zones. It also seeks to broaden knowledge of brain-based learning. There are no prerequisites, making this an introductory-level course for anyone working with students.

How to Sign Up

The course is available for $39 for individuals. For groups of 10 or more, it’s $34 per person. Contact Miguel Guhlin (mguhlin@tcea.org) for quotes for 10 or more people. Large groups can also pay with a TCEA Credit Card Authorization Form.

Explore TCEA’s Brain-Based Learning Course
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