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Observing for Evidence of Learning (OEL)

RMC Research is conducting a 4-year randomized and controlled study of the effectiveness of the Observing for Evidence of Learning (OEL) professional development model. The study is funded by the National Science Foundation and implemented by the Institute for Systems Biology in partnership with 4 Seattle area school districts, the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University, and Clark County School District in Las Vegas. Observing for Evidence of Learning is a structured, school-based professional development model designed to enhance student achievement in science through the improvement of teaching at the middle school level. Skilled facilitators lead teachers through an examination of classroom practices to identify evidence of students’ understanding of scientific concepts and refine instruction through collaboration with scientists.

This website is for use by the OEL project staff and school-based OEL facilitators to coordinate activities and to report the progress of the implementation of OEL activities.

ENTER DATABASE

OEL TEACHER SURVEY

OEL PRINCIPAL SURVEY


The following teachers are winners of the drawing for a $40 gift card for completing the teacher survey.

Liese Anex, Eckstein Middle School
Tim Benton, Chinook Middle School
Kathleen McNeill, Odle Middle School
Brett Dightman, Tyee Middle School
Adrienae Perkins, Sylvester Middle School

Project Information

OEL Fact Sheet
OEL Main Facts and Essential Elements

OEL Project Overview
PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the Observing of Evidence of Learning (OEL) project for use with school staff.

OEL Essential Elements
List and graphic of essential elements for an OEL-Cycle

Research Basis for Observing for Evidence of Learning (10-1-2009)
This presentation summarizes the research base for the Observing for Evidence of Learning (OEL) project and provides a rationale for both the OEL process and its purpose presented during the October 1, 2009 facilitator meeting.

Research Basis for Observing for Evidence of Learning-Everett
This presentation summarizes the research base for the Observing for Evidence of Learning (OEL) project and provides a rationale for both the OEL process and its purpose presented to the Everett Facilitators in August 2009.

Resources for OEL Facilitators

Part 1: Effective Science Instruction - What Does Research Tell Us?
A comprehensive synthesis of research on how students learn science.

Part 2: Effective Science Instruction - Presentation
This PowerPoint presentation summarizes the content of the report titled Effective Science Instruction: What does research tell us?







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