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Roberta Johnson, UCAR

NASA Earth Science Education Roadmapping Overview 19 May, 2005 http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/eo/roadmap/. Roberta Johnson, UCAR. Overview. Earth science education roadmap background and objectives Background on NASA Roadmapping Process Progress to date on Earth science education roadmap

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Roberta Johnson, UCAR

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  1. NASA Earth Science Education RoadmappingOverview19 May, 2005http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/eo/roadmap/ Roberta Johnson, UCAR

  2. Overview • Earth science education roadmap background and objectives • Background on NASA Roadmapping Process • Progress to date on Earth science education roadmap • Purpose of 2nd Community Meeting – What we need from you • Overview of Agenda and expected outcomes

  3. Delivering Science to Society

  4. Education Support Systems

  5. Education Goals and ObjectivesNASA-wide and Earth Science Education

  6. NASA Earth Science Education Roadmapping – 2005 – 2015 (“Legacy”) Goal: To develop a Roadmap for implementation of the Earth Science Education Strategy for the 2005-2015 timeframe • To promote community involvement in planning process and inform NASA planning through community input • To analyze the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to the Earth Science Education program • To develop a comprehensive understanding of the Earth science education landscape, inviting input and participation from broad Earth science education community • Based on this input, to develop an implementation approach that includes priorities and recommended activities as a function of time • Once APIO planning activities began, to integrate with Roadmap 9, and inform Roadmap 10, SMD Education and Office of Education

  7. Steering Committee established, July-August 2004 SWO survey to NASA Earth science education community Steering Committee Meeting, August 2004 Planning for roadmap, community meeting, roles of SC Community Meeting November 1-4, 2004, Asilomar Conference Grounds, Monterey, CA Focus on gaining input from community on landscape, SWOT analysis, implementation steps Steering Committee Meetings, 6-7 January and 18-19 April, 2005 Synthesize community input, writing assignments, revision, input to Roadmaps 9/10 Roadmap input to Advance Planning process in April 2nd Community Meeting, 18-20 May, 2005 Share Draft Roadmap highlights, 2nd opportunity for community input to developing roadmap Final Roadmap submitted to NASA in September 2005 NASA Earth Science Education Roadmapping Schedule Steering Committee Membership • Dr. Roberta Johnson (UCAR), Chair • Dr. Raj Chaudhury, Norfolk State University • Charlie Fitzpatrick, ESRI • Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, NASA Goddard • Jean May-Brett, Louisiana Department of Education • Dr. Mary Schon, Disney Epcot • Dr. Heidi Cullen, The Weather Channel • Anne Tweed, President, National Science Teachers Association • Dr. Barbara Spector, Univ. South Florida

  8. Community-wide MeetingNovember 1-4, 2004, Asilomar, CA • Overview of Challenge, Changes at NASA and impacts on science and education • Objective-Oriented Focus Group Discussions • Elementary and Secondary • Higher Education • Informal Education • Underrepresented and Underserved • Information Infrastructure • Cross-Cutting Focus Group Discussions • Envisioning the Future for Earth Science Education • Forging Alliances and Networks • Forming Inquiring Minds • Harnessing Exploration, Inspiration, and Awe • Linking Earth System Research and Applications with Education • SWOT • Active Learning through Systems, Models, and Predictions • Using Observatories, Technology, and Data for Education • Why Should I Care? • ~150 participants from across the country participated in the meeting

  9. NASA-wide Strategic Roadmaps • In Fall 2004, NASA initiated a cross-agency planning activity involving a large segment of the nation’s science and engineering community to develop roadmaps for the next 30 years. • Strategic Roadmap:A coordinated and comprehensive longitudinal strategy, with key achievements, options, and decision points identified, that provides a foundation for NASA’s long-term priorities and investments • 13 Science roadmaps and 15 Capability Roadmaps, including a comprehensive Education Roadmap • All these NASA roadmaps to be integrated into a unified plan • Science roadmaps have “education liaisons” identified to gather information from the science roadmaps and inform the development of the education roadmap (liaisons would be members of the Education Roadmap committee) • Science Roadmap committees met from January – May • In late April, the process was sped up so that roadmap reports would be available in late May • NASA-wide Education roadmap put on hold?

  10. Strategic Roadmaps Tri - Chairs = DoD Participation * Leverages off Integrated Space Operations Summit, (ISOS) process until RTF

  11. Presidential Initiatives and Directives • Climate Change Research (June 2001) • Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) • Climate Change Technology Program (CCTP) • Global Earth Observation (July 2003) • U.S. Integrated Earth Observation System (IEOS) Strategic Plan • Provides a coherent overarching strategy to connect previously disjointed efforts • Provides compelling rationale for societal, scientific, and economic imperatives • Recommends and five specific near-term opportunities for investment • U.S. participation in the International Global Earth Observing System of Systems (GEOSS) • Vision for Space Exploration (January 2004) • Collaborative Oceans Research (December 2004) • Earth Science and Applications from Space is the only NASA Strategic Roadmap that addresses all of these Presidential commitments

  12. National Goals for Space Exploration ADVANCE U.S. SCIENTIFIC, SECURITY, AND ECONOMIC INTERESTS THROUGH A ROBUST SPACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM • Implement a sustained and affordable human and robotic program to explore the solar system and beyond. • Extend human presence across the solar system, starting with a human return to the Moon by the year 2020, in preparation for human exploration of Mars and other destinations. • Develop the innovative technologies, knowledge, and infrastructures both to explore and to support decisions about the destinations for human exploration. • Promote international and commercial participation in exploration to further U.S. scientific, security, and economic interests. • Study the Earth system from space and develop new space-based and related capabilities for this purpose.* * Added in “The New Age of Exploration” to address other Presidential initiatives and directives not covered in the Vision for Space Exploration

  13. Status of Earth Science Roadmap • Met January – May, 2005 • Identified achievements by decade through 2035 in five lines of inquiry/clusters • Atmospheric composition • Climate and weather • Water • Life • Solid Earth • Decision points, prioritization criteria • Recommendations • Report to be submitted 22 May • Includes 2 pages on Unique Opportunities in Education and Outreach for the Earth sciences (drawing on the materials developed through this Earth science education roadmapping activity)

  14. Compelling Questions How Does the Earth Support Abundant Life? • How does the atmosphere protect and sustain us? • How are our weather and climate evolving? • What controls the availability of water on the planet? • How does life influence and respond to environmental processes on Earth? • How stable is the solid Earth? • What role do we as humans play in driving changes in the Earth system?

  15. Science: Understand the Earth as a system of interacting natural and human systems, including… Atmospheric Composition: the sources, sinks, and transformations of aerosols and atmospheric chemical species Climate and Weather: the Earth's weather and climate, and its future condition Water: the storage, distribution, and transport of water in all its forms Life: biogeochemical cycles and the distribution and processes of life within Earth’s ecosystems Solid Earth: the variability of the Solid Earth Integration: Evolve predictive understanding for science and society through: Exploration and Discovery - Explore unknown aspects of the Earth system by implementing new investigations enabled by new insights, technologies, capabilities, and vantage points Continuous Awareness - Develop new scientific understanding of dynamic processes and demonstrate capabilities useful for operational concerns by providing prompt recognition and adaptive observation of dynamic events through the networking of distributed observing and modeling systems Developing Perspectives - Develop new scientific understanding of long-term Earth processes and trends by sustaining and integrating comprehensive global observing and modeling systems Science & Integration Objectives

  16. Agency Strategic Objective: Advance scientific knowledge of the Earth system through space-based observation, assimilation of new observations, and development and deployment of enabling technologies, systems, and capabilities, including those with the potential to improve future operational systems Earth Science & Applications from SpaceStrategic Roadmap Anticipated Achievements

  17. Status of Earth Science Education Roadmap • Steering committee has • Synthesized input from community meeting to develop roadmap implementation strategies for each of the key objective areas for NASA education: • Elementary and Secondary • Higher Education • Informal Education • Underrepresented and Underserved • Developed text that synthesizes input received from community on cross-cutting topics • Done their best to exercise judgment on consensus of discussions (i.e., each individual comment will not necessarily be reflected in the final document) • Analyzed linkage between Earth science research focus areas and education • Attempted to remain nimble to be able to respond to developments in the Earth science and education roadmaps • Earth science scientific and integration objectives • Guiding questions, cluster concept

  18. Draft Roadmap Table of Contents • Introduction • Approach to Earth science education • Introduction • Goals and Objectives • Overarching Principles and Cross-cutting Opportunities • NASA Earth Science Research and Education • Roadmaps • Elementary and Secondary • Informal Education • Higher Education • Underrepresented • Resources – Internal and External • Implementation Strategy – Roles and Responsibilities • Integration, Synthesis, and Key Dependencies

  19. Elementary and Secondary Systematic development of an understanding and acceptance of NASA as a provider of educational high quality PK-12 classroom materials, opportunities and experiences. This awareness by the agency is pivotal in Earth System Science education. A NASA climate that expresses a support of education by all divisions and sections is critical. The outline is organized to reflect needs, followed by implementation strategies then followed by outcomes. Sustained professional development Create and deliver high quality Professional Development opportunities (1-10) NASA and its partners will be leaders in delivering ESS PD to improve teaching capacity and student learning Create and Maintain successful Partnerships that promote Earth System Science education efforts Create and maintain external partnerships (0-6) NASA will be partnered with other associations and agencies to support ESS among elementary and secondary science students Promote Inter-NASA Agency collaboration efforts to support preK-12 ESS initiatives (1-4) Engage in coalition activities in support of high quality advanced ESS courses (1-3) Expand the Reach of NASA Education Programs and Educational Materials Make NASA Research Data available to teachers to support their science programs (3-6) NASA's reach will be expanded so that all teachers of science will be actively using NASA education programs to meet their professional development needs, providing relevant ESS data for their students as part of their curricula and using NASA resources to meet science education standards. Create New Online Dissemination Network Opportunities (0-6) Establish an ongoing NASA Educational Programs advisory board to identify strategies for reaching, networking and working with larger numbers of teachers. (0-3) Improved K-12 Education in Earth Syetem Science  Improve usability of Educational Materials (Existing and Future) Actively involve teachers in the development of NASA Educational Materials Increased impact of NASA ESS educational tools in PK-12 classrooms and courses Create an easily navigable website for teachers so that NASA EPO materials are readily available (0-3) An easily navigated web based system exists and is maintained to make ESS resources available to educators Align all Educational Materials with NSES and Benchmarks for Classroom Implementation (Begin 0- Educational Materials are aligned with NSES and meet the goals established by NCLB legislation. Develop a coordinated ESS EPO strategy to meet the needs of Elementary and Secondary educators Design and provide for a process for creation, maintenance, and evaluation of NASA EPO programs and products (1-4) A NASA EPO program that is networked, effective, sustainable and is providing educational materials that are meeting the needs of secondary and elementary science educators. Design and implement an ongoing strategy for broadest possible dissemination of effective products in original and electronic formats ( 0-3)) Design a plan for internal (NASA-wide) and external (interagency and community-wide) coordination of efforts (0-3) ACTIONS OUTCOMES NEEDS (0-3 YRS)  (3-6 YRS)  (6-10 YRS) 

  20. Overarching Guidance - Systematic development of an understanding and acceptance of NASA as a provider of educational high quality higher education resources and materials, opportunities and experiences. This awareness by the agency is pivotal in ESS Education. A NASA climate that expresses a support of education by all divisions and sections. Activities accomplished through collaborations between colleges, universities, community colleges, research institutions, education consortiums (such as Space Grant, Sea Grant, Land Grant), and state education agencies. Construction and use of processes and products should involve collaborations among partners and resources should be available to all educational institutions. Higher Education Integrate ESS concepts and inquiry-based approaches in advanced courses for undergraduate majors and graduates Students in advanced courses are better prepared for roles in ESS workforce Improved geoscience education courses for students majoring in geoscience at undergrad and grad levels Design interventions to mitigate resistance to inquiry based learning at these levels Programs ready for implementation at the graduate level to promote inquiry based learning more broadly Assess upper-level instruction for learning approaches, increase awareness of inquiry-based learning approaches, advocate for change Graduate education faculty aware of need for reform of learning approaches and ready to participate in change National educator/scientist collaboratives underway to improve ESS education Professional development for geoscience educators for the undergraduate/graduate community (scientists/grad students teaching at undergrad level as well as education faculty and grad students) Build functional natl scientist/educator learning community Reward system for university faculty - implement Faculty rewarded for advancing ESS education Establish on-going learning communities between scientists and educators Collaborative efforts between education and science faculty to improve ESS education Program developed in collaboration with Universities Reward system for university faculty - design Improved Higher Education in Earth System Science  Establish communication bridges across organizational cultures Scientists and educators become aware of each others roles, research interests, and potential contributions to collaborative educational enhancement in the geosciences. Reward system for university faculty - awareness University systems and faculty aware of the need to include work education enhancement toward merit advancement Educate faculty in student-centered teaching and facilitating inquiry Faculty aware of the need for reform in teaching and ready to engage in improved practice Improved geoscience education courses for non-majors in Earth System Science All students have the opportunity to engage in projects that demonstrate the need for and impact of ESS Integrate service-learning projects into courses for non-majors Increase number and scope of ESS modules/courses for non-majors including learning through inquiry A broader understanding of ESS by all learners at undergraduate level, with impact on future workforce ACTIONS OUTCOMES NEEDS (0-3 YRS)  (3-6 YRS)  (6-10 YRS) 

  21. Overarching Guidance: Formulation of a coherent and unified approach to provide current and accurate information for access by public, informal education stakeholders and policymakers and opinion-makers and the users of NASA’s Earth science data and resources. The objectives are, specifically: (1) To communicate NASA’s progress, the value and relevanceof its results and resources, and its future plans to decision makers and opinion shapers; (2) To increase public awareness of NASA’s key role in Earth science and engage them in our missions, discoveries, and applications of our research and development results; (3) To improve the capacity of other communicators, particular information education stakeholders, of Earth science to deliver engaging NASA content. Informal Education Informal Ed Community needs programs to exist on long-term basis Identify and budget for key long-term informal ed programs Programs for informal ed are presented in clearly defined and continuous line item Develop and use storylines; capitalize on teachable moments; target wide range & scale of media (local papers to CNN, etc) Personalize the science, scientists, and overall message Wide array of “stories” that the general public can buy into showing value of ESSE Identify strategies for establishing effective partnerships. Create “in-reach” portal for NASA scientists Synergy with existing ESSE-related informal ed networks; Sharing of best practices & lessons learned by others Establish partnerships with strong instructional communities PERSONAL ENGAGEMENT/INVOLVEMENT  Improve awareness of, access to, and ability to use ESSE resources Conduct training, assess effectiveness Construction of personalized, engaging, motivating instructional resources Communicate key messages and themes effectively Clarify key messages & themes of ESSE, and be able to communicate them effectively Removal of barriers to NASA staff conducting effective outreach. Identify/hire/maintain earth scientist staff to communicate the message effectively Informal-community feedback, qualitative and quantitative data on how to target NASA earth science programming, funding, and resources effectively and over a sustainable period Conduct needs assessment (market research) Understand the varied needs of the different segments within Informal Ed community Know who are the groups within Informal Ed community who want to or should be conscious of NASA ESSE Identify target segments Classification and tally of interested parties, contact info for key individuals within segments ACTIONS OUTCOMES NEEDS (0-3 YRS)  (3-6 YRS)  (6-10 YRS) 

  22. Overarching Guidance: Formulation of a coherent and unified approach to increase the participation and engagement of groups traditionally underserved by NASA’s Earth science programs, data and resources. The objectives are to (1) Increase NASA’s awareness of the needs of various populations who have been traditionally underrepresented as participants in NASA Earth Science programs and as users of NASA Earth Science data and resources; (2) Increase the awareness amongst these groups of NASA’s key role in Earth Science and the relevance of its results and resources; (3) Improve the capacity of individuals from these groups to become engaged in NASA programs and help shape its future plans to increase awareness of NASA Earth Science among all relevant stakeholders. Historically Underserved Groups Earth Science content embedded within cultural contexts &channeled through museums, planetaria etc. Cultural Events & Community Involvement Increased exposure to NASA Earth Science resources (data, images, activities) for a more diverse and inclusive audience Identify & develop versions of NASA resources that are appropriate for special needs populations (e.g. physically handicapped) & those without Internet access Access to Resources Increased access to NASA Earth Science resources (data, images, activities) for a more diverse and inclusive audience Identify strategies for establishing effective partnerships to meet needs of NCLB in relation to Earth Science Teacher Education Synergy with existing ESSE-related teacher education networks; Sharing of best practices & lessons learned by others Continue basic research opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students both at research-intensive sites & on MSI campuses INVOLVEMENT/REPRESENTATION   Research/Mentoring experiences for students Build awareness amongst next generation of explorers of (I) range of activities that geoscientists engage in (ii) future employment prospects Promote & continue programs for faculty research and engagement both at research-intensive sites & on MSI campuses Research/Mentoring Experiences for MSI Faculty in Sciences & Education Improved capacity to produce next generation of explorers - future scientists & future educators. Community feedback, qualitative and quantitative data on how to target NASA earth science programming, funding, and resources effectively and over a sustainable period Convene diverse and inclusive review panels &forums Understand the varied needs of the different segments of underserved populations Develop broader understanding of the communities NASA is trying to serve Identify various underserved populations Build an extensive database of community representatives with cooperationof professional societies and other geoscience-related organizations ACTIONS OUTCOMES NEEDS (0-3 YRS)  (3-6 YRS)  (6-10 YRS) 

  23. Purpose of 2nd Community Meeting Overview of Agenda • To gain input from community on progress made on topics discussed at the November community meeting and to gain input from community on topics that have arisen since the first community meeting (from developments in Earth science and Education Roadmap activities) • Individual roadmaps for • Elementary and Secondary • Higher Education • Informal Education • Underrepresented Minorities • Cross-Cutting Topics • Planning for 20-30 year timeframe • The learning cycle and how we do science • Linkage of Earth science research achievement plans with education • Plenary sessions interspersed with discussion sessions to share results of each session with all attendees. • Opportunity to network, build community

  24. What we need from you • In each session, leaders will provide brief overview of progress made to date on topic, and help get the discussion going. • Also consider the following: • Are important topics included? • Are important topics missing? • Cross-cutting issues? • Discussion Group Leaders roles are to introduce sessions, facilitate discussion, record results, and present session results in plenary – two leaders per session • Seeking broad participation from attendees, to ensure that we have input from all sectors of education spectrum • Take a risk, last chance for brilliant ideas! Have fun! Get to know each other, network!

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