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| Name: | Modeling Workshops: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Curriculum Development in Physics & Chem |
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| School/Institution: | The Ohio State University |
| City: | Columbus |
| State: | OH |
| Opportunity Type: | Modeling Workshop |
| Teacher Status: | Inservice |
| Teacher Level: | High School |
| Description: | pending funding from the Ohio Board of Regents' Improving Teacher Quality Program Chas Demerer, Brian Carpenter (physics) Liz Emmer, Stacey Raymond (chemistry) Rick Jacox, Heidi Kresge, Kathy Harper (advanced: curriculum development in 2nd semester physics & chemistry content) Location: New Albany High School (NE of Columbus). Out-of-state teachers can participate at their own expense if space is still available in early June. For an application, please email Kathy Harper at harper.217@osu.edu Click here to learn more about the Modeling Instruction Program and the American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA) or visit http://modelinginstruction.org/teachers/workshops/ to find information on Modeling Workshops nationwide and strategies to seek funding (if needed) to participate. |
| Start Date: | 06/10/2013 |
| End Date: | 06/28/2013 |
| Duration: | 3 weeks (MTWThF); also 3 academic year follow-up workshops |
| Application Deadline: | 03/15/2013 |
| Opportunity Website: | http://modelinginstruction.org/teachers/workshops/ |
| Sponsor Link: | http://modelinginstruction.org |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Cost: | free for Ohio teachers |
| Benefits: | Housing Meals Professional Development/CEU College Transcript Credit curricular and classroom equipment |
| Benefit Explanation: | As of Dec. 2012, we await notification of state funding for Ohio teachers, by the Improving Teacher Quality Program of the Ohio Board of Regents (ESEA Title IIA). Four graduate credits at OSU, free lunch, free instructional materials. Some housing funds available. |
| Other Prerequisites: | A mechanics or chemistry Modeling Workshop is prerequisite to the advanced (curriculum development) workshop. |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Kathy Harper, Ph.D. OSU Engineering Education Innovation Center 244 Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Ave Columbus, OH 43210 Phone: (614) 688-7538 Fax: (614) 247-6255 |
