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| Name: | Modeling Instruction: Physics Workshop on Mechanics |
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| School/Institution: | Seattle Pacific University |
| Department/Unit: | Physics |
| City: | Seattle |
| State: | WA |
| Opportunity Type: | Modeling Workshop |
| Teacher Status: | Preservice Inservice |
| Teacher Level: | High School |
| Description: | Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is pleased to be hosting a Modeling workshop this July. This three-week workshop will thoroughly treat the pedagogy and content for the mechanics portion of a physics course. Peer leaders for the workshop are Aaron Debbink of Indiana and Matt Randall of Renton, WA. Both peer leaders are Knowles Science Foundation Teaching Fellows. The workshop is open to teachers nationwide. Priority is given to teachers in Washington State. To register for this course, please contact Laurie Mendes: MendeL@spu.edu for more information. Click here to learn more about the Modeling Instruction Program. Visit http://modeling.asu.edu/MW_nation.html to find updated information on workshops and to view possible strategies on how to gain funding to attend. |
| Start Date: | 07/05/2011 |
| End Date: | 07/22/2011 |
| Application Deadline: | 06/15/2011 Tentative deadline |
| Opportunity Website: | http://www.spu.edu/depts/physics/teachers.asp |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Cost: | Probably around $200 |
| Benefits: | Professional Development/CEU College Transcript Credit |
| Benefit Explanation: | The probable $200 fee barely covers the cost of instructional materials. Credits or clock hours will also be available for a small fee. The SPU Physics Department is currently negotiating with local school districts to provide a stipend to participating districts' teachers for successful completion of the course. |
| Other Prerequisites: | Two semesters of college physics |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Stamatis Vokos, Ph.D., Professor of Physics Department of Physics, Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA 98119 Phone: 206-281-2385 |
