Appendix B
Workshop Agenda
TAKING STOCK: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED ABOUT
MAKING EDUCATION STANDARDS INTERNATIONALLY COMPETITIVE?
Board on International Comparative Studies in Education National Research Council
2001 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.
AGENDA
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9:00 a.m. |
OPENING REMARKS |
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Michael W. Kirst, Stanford University School of Education, Stanford, California, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education (chair) |
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Andrew C. Porter, Wisconsin Center for Educational Research, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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9:20 |
SESSION 1 |
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Perspectives on Internationally Competitive Standards from the Public and Policy Makers |
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SPEAKERS |
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William E. Bickel, University of Pittsburgh Learning Research and Development Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Paul G. LeMahieu, University of Delaware and Delaware Department of Public Instruction, Newark, Delaware, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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9:45 |
Session 2 |
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The Holy Grail of Education Reform: Internationally Competitive Standards |
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Moderator |
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Michael W. Kirst, Stanford University School of Education, Stanford, California, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education (chair) |
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Speaker |
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Alan Ruby, Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Canberra, Australia |
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10:45 |
Break |
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11:00 |
Session 3 |
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Teachers' Choices About Content: The Standards in Use |
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Moderator |
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Andrew C. Porter, Wisconsin Center for Educational Research, University of Wisconsin School of Education, Madison, Wisconsin, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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Speaker |
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Robert Floden, Michigan State University College of Education, East Lansing, Michigan |
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12:00 p.m. |
Lunch in meeting room GREEN 104 |
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1:00 |
Panel Discussions 1 |
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GREEN 104 |
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Panel One: Opportunities for International Benchmarking |
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Moderator |
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John A. Dossey, Illinois State University Department of Mathematics, Normal, Illinois, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) |
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Mary M. Lindquist, Columbus College School of Education, Columbus, Georgia, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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New Standards Project |
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Katherine J. Nolan, University of Pittsburgh Learning Research and Development Center, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania |
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Eastman Kodak's Experience with Benchmarking |
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Anne Miller, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York |
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GREEN 118 |
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Panel Two: From Theory to Practice: The State Experience |
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Moderator |
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Paul G. LeMahieu, University of Delaware and Delaware Department of Public Instruction, Newark, Delaware, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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State of Illinois |
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C. Thomas Kerins, Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, Illinois |
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State of Maryland |
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Robert Rice and Jessie H. Pollack, Maryland Department of Education, Baltimore, Maryland |
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State of Colorado |
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Wayne H. Martin, Council of Chief State School Officers State Education Assessment Center, Washington, D.C. |
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2:15 |
Break |
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2:30 |
Panel Discussions 2 |
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GREEN 104 |
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Panel One: Opportunities for International Benchmarking |
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Moderator |
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John A. Dossey, Illinois State University Department of Mathematics, Normal, Illinois, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) |
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Mary M. Lindquist, Columbus College School of Education, Columbus, Georgia, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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New Standards Project |
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Katherine J. Nolan, University of Pittsburgh Learning Research and Development Center, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania |
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Eastman Kodak's experience with benchmarking Anne Miller, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York |
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GREEN 118 |
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Panel Two: From Theory to Practice: The State Experience |
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Moderator |
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Paul G. LeMahieu, University of Delaware and Delaware Department of Public Instruction, Newark, Delaware, and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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State of Illinois |
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C. Thomas Kerins, Illinois State Department of Education, Springfield, Illinois |
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State of Maryland |
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Robert Rice and Jessie H. Pollack, Maryland Department of Education, Baltimore, Maryland |
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State of Colorado |
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Wayne H. Martin, Council of Chief State School Officers State Education Assessment Center, Washington, D.C. |
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GREEN 104 |
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3:45 |
Next Steps: Using What We've Learned About Internationally Competitive Standards |
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Moderator |
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Christopher T. Cross, Council for Basic Education, Washington, D.C., and Board on International Comparative Studies in Education |
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5:00 |
Adjournment |
