Program
Education K-12 M.A.
Number of Pages
40
Year Approved
2025
First Advisor
Lisa Silmser
Second Reader
Kristin Contons
Abstract
The Next Generation Science Standards represent a significant shift in how science has traditionally been taught. They incorporate the three dimensions of disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The Next Generation Science Standards continue to shift the science classroom from a teacher-centered to a student-centered approach, giving students more choice over their learning. Adopting this approach can also be more inclusive and support all students by allowing them to bring their experiences into the classroom. A phenomena-based approach supports this by putting students in charge of investigating, which can foster student agency through their learning. However, this shift also presents challenges for teachers in terms of time, materials, and ongoing professional development related to the standards.
Degree Name
Education K-12 M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Hoffman, M. A. (2025). Incorporating and Aligning an NGSS Phenomena-Based Approach in Science and the Impacts on Student Learning [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1217
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