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| Name: | Mechanics Modeling Workshop & 1-week Introduction |
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| School/Institution: | FPUU Kennebunk |
| City: | Kennebunk |
| State: | ME |
| Opportunity Type: | Modeling Workshop |
| Teacher Status: | Preservice Inservice post-secondary |
| Teacher Level: | High School |
| Description: | The workshop on physics teaching addresses most aspects of high school teaching, including integration of teaching methods with course content for physics classrooms. Special emphasis will be placed on modeling conceptual development and integrating technology appropriate for middle and high school. Participants will be introduced to the Modeling Method, developed at Arizona State University, as a systematic approach to design of curriculum and instruction. Participants will be instructed on computer hardware and software, techniques for laboratory data collection and analysis, and internet use to help them become more expert on best uses of technology in education. Peer leaders: Mike Waters and Dean Meggison The modeling cycle is described at http://modeling.asu.edu/modeling-HS.html. The first-week option is not a full-fledged Modeling Workshop, but is an introduction to modeling pedagogy. Modeling Instruction is a complex transformative pedagogy. Experience has shown that most teachers require at least three weeks (or 80 to 90 contact hours) of intensive workshop to begin to implement it. 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: | 07/29/2013 |
| End Date: | 08/09/2013 |
| Duration: | 2-weeks preferred - 8 hour/day. Limited space for 1-week introduction. |
| Application Deadline: | 06/01/2013 Late applicants accepted if space is available but must provide own materials. |
| Opportunity Website: | http://modelinginstruction.org/teachers/workshops/ |
| Application Link: | http://www.uukennebunk.org/featureStory-modelingworkshop2013.php |
| Sponsor Link: | http://modelinginstruction.org |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Cost: | $650 for one week $1250 for two weeks |
| Benefits: | Housing Meals Professional Development/CEU College Transcript Credit |
| Benefit Explanation: | Housing: free to single participants. Free housing deadline is June 1, 2013. Meals: Free homemade lunches included with workshop. College Transcript Credit: Available at extra cost. |
| Other Prerequisites: | 2 semesters of college-level algebra-based physics are highly recommended. |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Dean Meggison c/o FPUU Kennebunk/Modeling Workshop 164 Summer Street Kennebunk, ME 04043 Phone: 207-985-0074 |
