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| Name: | Modeling Workshops: Chemistry (2nd semester content), biology (pcb sequence) |
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| School/Institution: | Clarksville High School |
| Department/Unit: | Science |
| City: | Clarksville |
| State: | TN |
| Opportunity Type: | Modeling Workshop |
| Teacher Status: | Inservice |
| Teacher Level: | High School |
| Description: | These workshops are full, as of May 15. For Tennessee teachers. Out-of-state teachers can attend at own expense if space is available. Peer leaders: Larry Dukerich of Arizona State University, Bonnie Principe (2nd semester 10th grade chemistry) Dr. Anita Schuchardt of Shady Side Academy, Amy Phelps (11th grade biology) Note: A third Modeling Workshop at Clarksville High School, in mechanics for 9th grade, is July 5-15, 2011, with Rex and Debbie Rice of Clayton High School in Missouri as peer leaders. No prerequisite Modeling Workshop is needed for the mechanics workshop. Peer leaders teach in schools that have the inverted sequence (pcb). Click here to learn more about the Modeling Instruction Program. Visit http://modeling.asu.edu/MW_nation.html to find updated information on this workshop and to view possible strategies on how to gain funding (if needed) to attend. |
| Start Date: | 06/20/2011 |
| End Date: | 07/01/2011 |
| Duration: | 2 weeks (MTWThF) and academic year follow-up meetings |
| Application Deadline: | 05/15/2011 tentative deadline |
| Application Link: | http://modeling.asu.edu/MW_nation.html |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Cost: | Free to Tennessee in-service teachers |
| Benefits: | Stipend Housing Meals Professional Development/CEU College Transcript Credit |
| Benefit Explanation: | Middle Tennessee State University, the sponsor, is funded by an ESEA Title IIA higher education "Improving Teacher Quality" grant. Cost for out-of-state teachers is under $300 (barely covers materials and meals). Housing information is available. |
| Other Prerequisites: | It is preferred, but not essential, that participants teach in schools that use the inverted sequence (pcb) or that plan to implement that sequence. Two semesters of college courses in the respective content. Prerequisite for the 2nd semester chemistry workshop: a workshop in 1st semester modeling chemistry. |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Rick Vanosdall, Ph.D., Professor of Educational Leadership 820 Fairview Ave Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Phone: (615) 898-5930 |
