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Project Info: Project Inquiry
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staff:
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Fred Remer (Principal Investigator)
Michael Kreindler (Project Director)
Deborah Disbrow (Project Director)
Al Simon (Evaluator)
Steven Blinder
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grant award #:
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9819401
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funding began:
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07-01-1999
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funding ends:
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05-31-2004
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project focus:
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Science
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grade levels:
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Elementary,Middle School
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abstract:
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"Project Inquiry" is a teacher enhancement proposal for Bronx Community School District 9 to implement a
systemic science and technology education program for all 810 K-6 teachers in 27 elementary schools. Each
teacher will receive a minimum of 118 hours of instruction over the five years. A facilitator-teacher in each
school receives over 270 hours of inquiry-based science and methodology, technology, applications and
leadership skills, in order to provide continuing school-site professional development. The training is
conducted by a consortium of New York City agencies, including NetTech, Lehman College, CCNY, and
informal sites such as the Bronx Zoo. Over 40 hours/year of training are in the use of NSF-supported
materials (Insights and STC). Up to 4 district staff members and the 27 facilitators will provide continued
training, technical assistance, coordination, science kit distribution, and refurbishment. In addition, parents at
each school will be involved in science inquiry activities with the informal science partners. A dedicated
space in CES 4 houses the District Science Center where workshops and resources are located. The project is
an outgrowth of the district's involvement with the NYC and Bronx Urban Systemic Initiatives.
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