|
|
 CALIFORNIA
SCIENCE
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 22-24, 2010 • SACRAMENTO, CA
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Keynote sessions are open to all registered attendees
and guests. In 2010 the major keynote event will take
place on Sunday, October 24, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm.
When available, click on the "Learn More"
button to learn more about the presenter by visiting
their web site.
|
|
|
Opening
Session
Friday, October 22, 9:15 am
- 10:45 am
Sheraton Grand Hotel |
Impact of Language Factors on Assessments: A Focus on Science
Jamal Abedi, Professor, School of Education, University
of California, Davis
Research literature suggests that English learners may not
possess language capabilities sufficient to demonstrate their
content knowledge in areas such as math and science when assessed
in English. Thus, the level of impact of language factors
on assessment of EL students is greater in test items with
higher levels of language demand. To provide fair and valid
assessment for all students, particularly for EL students,
the impact of language unrelated to the content must be controlled.
This presentation will focus on the concept of linguistic
complexity as it applies to science
test items.
The Annual CSTA Membership Meeting will be held in conjunction
with the general session.
Sponsored by Delta Education.
|
Closing
Session and Keynote Address
Sunday, October 24, 11:45 am
- 1:00 pm
Sacramento Convention Center |
 Jamie
Hyneman and Adam Savage
CSTA is pleased to present Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage,
hosts of Discovery Channel's science and technology television
series, MythBusters. You’ll enjoy excerpts from the
series that illustrate a key point most science teachers know
from experience: That scientific investigations rarely go
where we think they will. You’ll also enjoy an entertaining
interview with these two fascinating television personalities
and learn how they’ve used their more than thirty years of
experience in feature film special effects, animatronics,
and toy prototyping to design and execute experiments that
validate—and sometimes disprove—key aspects of key aspects
of modern misconceptions and urban myths. They’ll talk about
the importance of inquiry in everyday life and how they get
kids excited about the science that’s all around them. After
the interview, audience members will be able to ask Jamie
and Adam their own questions during an exclusive Q&A session.
Sponsored by Chevron.
|
| |
|
