ASU'S SUMMER GRADUATE COURSES FOR TEACHERS of the PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Arizona State University (ASU)
offers a summer program of courses specifically designed for in-service
high school physics, physical science, and chemistry teachers nationwide.
Teachers may want to enroll in these courses to earn credit towards
re-certification, or to pursue a Master of Natural Science degree (MNS).
Take one course or many!
A certification option exists for graduates in physics or engineering, too.
In summer 2001, 70 teachers (3/4 of whom don't have a degree in physics)
participated in 8 courses. They expressed high satisfaction! They said:
"It opened my eyes to the involvement of physics in materials science."
"It has given me a NEW way of looking at how light interacts with matter."
"The experience of using the atomic force microscope was beyond my
expectations."
"I will use more fundamental math...use applets and some of the VQM programs."
Most courses are taught by regular ASU faculty and Teaching Associates
(TAs), expert high school teachers who lead study groups and help develop
activities for the high school classroom.
Two summer terms: June 10-28, July 1 - Aug. 2, 2002.
Visit <http://modeling.asu.edu> for complete details.
Reply to Jane.Jackson@asu.edu for a 1/2 page ASU application form.
(It's not available online, and it saves you a lot of hassle!)
A pending grant may provide a stipend, free housing, free tuition; WE'LL
KNOW ANY DAY NOW.
ASU is in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix. Excellent family housing is available
at low cost.
Reply to <Jane.Jackson@asu.edu> to reserve a private room in a modern
furnished apartment near campus.
SUMMER 2002 SCHEDULE: (all courses are 3 semester hours)
The Modeling Workshops are:
PHS 534: Methods of Teaching Physical Science. June 3-21; 8-3:30 daily
#57350 Register for this course in the first summer session.
(For teachers of 7th, 8th, & 9th grade science & math)
Peer leaders: Jeff Hengesbach, Pat Burr
PHS 530: Methods of Physics Teaching I. Modeling Workshop in mechanics.
#32875 June 24-July 12; 8-3:30 daily
Register for this course in the 8-week summer session.
Peer leaders: Jeff Hengesbach, Richard McNamara
PHS 531: Methods of Physics Teaching II. Modeling Workshop 2nd sem content.
#73653 July 15-Aug. 2; 8-2:25 daily
Register for this course in 2nd summer session.
Modeling Instruction is the ONLY high school science program recognized as
EXEMPLARY by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
1st SUMMER SESSION:
(3 weeks: June 10-28. Classes meet daily M-F. Take 1 course)
PHS 505: Energy & Environment. 8:45-12:15
#65203 (Open to hs teachers of ALL sciences. No prereqs.)
Bill Glaunsinger, Prof. of Chemistry. TA: Ann Hammersly
PHS 550: Physics and Astronomy. 1:30-5
#65916 Prof. Per Aannestad. TA: Tom Vining
2nd SUMMER SESSION:
(5 weeks: July 1-Aug 2. Take up to 7 sem hours)
PHS 542/MTE 598: Integrated Math & Physics. 2:30-4:30 MTWTh.
Prof. Marilyn Carlson, Colleen Megowan & Sharon Walker
Grant-funded. To apply, e-mail Millie.Trotter@asu.edu
PHS 560: Matter and Light**. 2:30-4:30 MTWTh.
#87375 Richard Clawson, in consultation with Prof. Jose Menendez
TA: Larry Dukerich
PHS 564: Light and Electron Optics* 8-11AM MWTh.
#81194 David Smith, Regents Prof. TA: Andy Mazzolini
PHS 581: Structure of Matter*. 9-11AM MTWTh.
#83331 Prof. Bob Culbertson. TA: Mark Barner
PHS 540: Integrated Physics & Chemistry. probably JULY 15-AUG 2. 12:30-4.
Andrew Chismeshya
* Prerequisite: 2 semesters of algebra-based college physics.
** Prerequisites: 2 semesters of algebra-based college physics,
and an introductory calculus course.
COSTS:
* ASU summer tuition is a bargain: $126 per semester hour.
* These courses are appropriate uses of school district Title II funds.
* A pending grant may defray costs. We'll know ANY DAY NOW!
COURSE CATEGORIES:
I. Physics pedagogy. Core courses on Physics Teaching (modeling workshops)
are open to anyone seeking to improve their practice of teaching physics
and physical science; they are required for those seeking the MNS degree.
These courses provide thorough grounding in research-based physics pedagogy
in full accord with the National Science Education Standards and use of
computer technology. Modeling Instruction is recognized as an EXEMPLARY
program by the U.S. Department of Education.
II. Interdisciplinary science. Courses in this category:
1.enhance teacher understanding of interdisciplinary connections and
relations of science to society,
2.help teachers determine how to use that understanding to enrich their
own teaching,
3.foster collaboration between physics teachers and teachers in other sciences.
III. Contemporary physics. These courses are taught by research faculty who
work in areas addressed by the courses. The listed courses span the range
of major research areas in contemporary physics and astronomy. They
introduce teachers to ideas, methods and results of 20th century physics
that are ordinarily taught only to physics majors. For courses in
contemporary physics, prerequisites are two semesters of college physics
(trig-based) and, where indicated, a course in introductory calculus.
Leadership Workshop: directed by experienced Teaching Associates (TA). The
main purpose is to build a cohesive peer learning community.
COURSE DESIGN:
The ultimate target for the MNS program is not the teachers themselves but
their students. Therefore each course addresses the subject at a level that
prepares teachers to entice and inform their students. The teachers are
engaged in activities and projects that they can set up for their students.
As the standard high school curriculum does not include "contemporary
physics," teachers need the material developed in a modular form that can
be used for extracurricular projects and interest groups or in advanced
enrichment courses for seniors.
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Jane Jackson, Co-Director, Modeling Instruction Program
Box 871504, Dept.of Physics & Astronomy,ASU,Tempe,AZ 85287
480-965-8438/fax:965-7331 <http://modeling.asu.edu>
The more receptive you are, the more you can receive.