http://www.compadre.org/PTEC/ PTEC's PTEC Website Features en-US Copyright 2013, ComPADRE.org editor@ptec.org (Managing Editor) Sun, 19 May 2013 10:09:20 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.compadre.org/PTEC/services/images/LogoSmallPTEC.gif http://www.compadre.org/PTEC/ 125 35 If you want to boost your department’s efforts to prepare physics teachers, here is a list of steps you can take to begin having an impact right away. http://www.phystec.org/quicktips.php Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Just Publisher: "Transforming the Preparation of Physics Teachers: A Call to Action, A Report by the Task Force on Physics Teacher Education http://www.ptec.org/webdocs/TaskForce.cfm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Post Conference Feature to include web link for presentations Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST 2013 Funded Sites Featured Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST The Video Resource for Learning Assistant Development is a package (under development) of thematic case-based "video workshops," designed to supplement the University of Colorado's widely disseminated LA development program. http://www.ptec.org/lavideo Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST The Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC) is requesting proposals for new sites. The deadline for submitting an initial proposal is October 26. Proposals are requested for comprehensive sites (up to $300k) and targeted sites (up to $75k). Comprehensive sites are expected to implement the PhysTEC key components and show a substantial increase in physics teachers. Targeted sites are an opportunity to explore innovative models for improving physics teacher education. http://www.phystec.org/solicitation.php Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST PhysTEC News, Fall 2012 http://www.phystec.org/newsletter/fall12.pdf Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST SUNY Geneseo PhysTEC site leader Kurt Fletcher has published an article in the Forum on Education Summer 2012 Newsletter about the Geneseo physics teacher preparation program. http://www.aps.org/units/fed/newsletters/summer2012/fletcher.cfm Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST Manuscript proposals are currently being solicited for Effective Practices in Preservice Physics Teacher Education: Recruitment, Retention, and Preparation. This peer-reviewed book, which is being sponsored by the Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC), the American Physical Society (APS), and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), will be co-edited by Dr. Eric Brewe and Dr. Cody Sandifer. Effective Practices in Preservice Physics Teacher Education is scheduled for publication in 2015. http://www.ptec.org/webdocs/EffectivePracticesBook.cfm Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST The PhysTEC project will co-sponsor its fourth workshop focusing on the University of Colorado's Learning Assistant program in October 2012. The Learning Assistant program is a highly supported peer teaching experience that has been shown to improve students' learning and attitudes toward science in undergraduate lecture classes and recruit talented science and math students into teaching careers. http://www.ptec.org/conferences/cula12/ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST APS in conjunction with AAPT held a workshop June 10-12, 2012 in College Park, MD to assist departments in developing strategies for increasing the number of physics majors. Presentations and resources from the workshop are now available. http://www.ptec.org/conferences/enrollment/ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST The PhysTEC project recently announced it would fund Arizona State University; California Polytechnic University, Pomona; Central Washington University; James Madison University; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; University of Missouri, Columbia; and University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to develop their physics teacher education programs into national models. http://www.phystec.org/institutions/index.php Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST Site leaders at PhysTEC supported site Chicago State University (CSU) have published an article in the May 2012 edition of The Physics Teacher titled "A Collaboration Between University and High School in Preparing Physics Teachers: Chicago State University's Teacher Immersion Institute." CSU is now exploring exciting changes to its physics teacher preparation program by utilizing the expertise of Chicago Area teachers and early teaching experiences for students interested in, but not yet committed to, the physics teaching profession. http://www.ptec.org/features/newsDetail.cfm?id=420 Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 EST Are you concerned about the number of majors in your department? Would you like to build a thriving undergraduate program? APS in conjunction with AAPT will be holding a workshop to assist departments in developing strategies for increasing the number of physics majors. Institutions are encouraged to come as teams of two or more to help develop effective, workable plans that can be implemented on their campuses. Plenary speakers Carl Wieman, Office of Science and Technology Policy and S. James Gates Jr., University of Maryland, will contribute their insights on the topic as well. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early. http://www.ptec.org/conferences/enrollment/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST 2013 Physics Teacher Education Coalition Conference March 16, 2013 - March 17, 2013 in Baltimore, MD at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Preparing the Next Generation of Physics Teachers The Physics Teacher Education Conference is the nation's largest meeting dedicated to physics teacher education. It features workshops, panel discussions, and presentations by national leaders, as well as excellent networking opportunities. The 2013 conference will include additional strands on chemistry and middle/elementary education and will be held in conjunction with the American Physical Society March Meeting. http://www.ptec.org/conferences/2013/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST PhysTEC has published a compendium of research articles on the preparation of physics and physical-science teachers titled Teacher Education in Physics . A free pdf version of the book is now available to download. http://www.ptec.org/webdocs/PtecBook.cfm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST The latest edition of PhysTEC News is now available http://www.phystec.org/newsletter/winter12.pdf Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Quicktips for Physics Teacher Preparation http://www.phystec.org/quicktips.php Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Middle Tennessee State University graduates its first physics teacher http://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/201201/physteachprep.cfm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST The PhysTEC project requests proposals for new sites to develop model physics teacher education programs. Initial proposals are due October 26 for comprehensive sites (up to $300k) and targeted sites (up to $75k). A webinar on October 5 discussed the solicitation. http://phystec.org/solicitation.php Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST The 2012 PhysTEC Conference, focusing on New Paradigms for Physics Teacher Education, will be held in conjunction with the AAPT Winter Meeting in Ontario, California. http://www.ptec.org/conferences/2012/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST The PhysTEC Conference is the nation's largest meeting dedicated to physics teacher education. It features workshops, panel discussions, and presentations by national leaders, as well as excellent networking opportunities. The 2012 conference will be held in conjunction with the American Association of Physics Teachers Winter Meeting. PhysTEC invites proposals for 90 minute workshop sessions at the conference. The theme for the conference is New Paradigms for Physics Teacher Education, though proposals related to any aspect of physics teacher preparation will be considered. Submission does not guarantee a workshop slot, and project management will determine appropriate sessions based on a number of criteria. If a proposal is accepted, the presenters' documented travel expenses will be reimbursed if requested. The proposal requires a 100 word abstract, a list of objectives, the intended audience, an outline of facilitation strategies, and a brief professional biography. Applications should be submitted electronically to blickenstaff@aps.org. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. Eastern, October 10, 2011. Applicants will be notified by October 31st, 2011 if their proposal has been accepted. http://www.ptec.org/conferences/2012/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST 2011 Colorado Learning Assistant Workshop http://www.ptec.org/conferences/cula11/index.cfm Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST Video presentation by Dr. Carl Wieman. http://www.compadre.org/ptec/items/detail.cfm?ID=11296 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST 2011 PhysTEC Conference proceedings available on the conference webpage. http://www.compadre.org/ptec/conferences/2011/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST