Changing teacher practice through a long-term professional development opportunity
Globally, educational systems are focusing on incorporating the practice of science into standards, which presents an opportunity for EE. Science education (SE) reform works to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, and reasoning skills, which current curricula does not do. Some states have started implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which emphasizes practice-inclusive curriculum that allows students to solve real-world problems through hands on learning opportunities.