Thank you for reviewing and providing feedback on the revised NSTA Standards for Science Teacher Preparation. This vetting process is an important one as we continue to evolve the NSSTP. As you consider the Standards, please keep in mind that our work was guided by the following:
• The revised Standards are for beginning science teachers and are meant to represent minimal competencies.
• The revised Standards are designed so as to not replicate those competencies addressed and assessed under the NCATE Unit Standards.
• The revised Standards are designed to allow individual emphases within programs while maintaining a basic level of competency.
• The revised Standards adopts the Continuous Improvement model approach adopted by NCATE and assumes programs currently holding accreditation to be meeting the standards.
This survey has three components: Introductory questions, standard-specific questions, and overall questions. You may answer some or all of the questions. A general comment section is provided at the end of the survey.
