Feb. 28, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENT (please forward to other teachers):
Modeling Workshops in high school physics, chemistry, and/or physical
science will be held in summer 2008 in Birmingham AL, Arizona, Georgia
(probably), Miami FL, Maine, New York, North Carolina (probably), Ohio,
Philadelphia PA, Pittsburgh PA, and Dallas TX.
Visit <http://modeling.asu.edu> for details.
Click on "Modeling Instruction Workshops Nationwide in Summer 2008".
Modeling Workshops are peer-led. Modeling Instruction is the only high
school science program recognized by the U.S. Dept.of Education as
EXEMPLARY.
At some sites, stipends and/or free tuition are available for in-state
teachers. (Teachers from any state can apply for a stipend at Miami FL.)
Teachers greatly value Modeling Instruction. Teachers all over the
nation wrote:
* In the one year that I have been modeling, I have seen wonderful results.
* I love the modeling physics program and want to cheer for the difference
I saw in the understanding of my students when I implemented the Mechanics
materials for the first time last year!
* We have had 3 physics teachers and 5 chemistry teachers enhance their
professional development at your ASU modeling workshops. Modeling has made
a world of difference in our science courses and we are working to continue
this improvement.
* Modeling has changed the fundamental way I teach. I believe eventually,
maybe even in our lifetimes, all science will be taught this way.
Jane Jackson, Co-Director, Modeling Instruction Program
Box 871504, Dept.of Physics, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287
480-965-8438/fax:965-7565 <http://modeling.asu.edu>
For 17 years, the Modeling Instruction Program has been
helping teachers attain knowledge and skills needed
to benefit their students. Modeling Instruction is the
only high school science program recognized as Exemplary
by the U.S. Department of Education.