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[Phys-L] ASU's MNS degree in physics for HS teachers. In-state tuition for 15 western states




Phys-L colleagues,
Will you please forward this to high school physics & chemistry teachers (including student teachers) in your network?


October 9, 2013
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY TEACHERS:

Would you like to apply for the Master of Natural Science (MNS) degree in physics at Arizona State University (ASU), to start next summer?

NEW LOWER-COST! Teachers in 15 western states can apply for IN-STATE tuition, a considerable savings! This is a NEW opportunity, through WICHE. The deadline is coming up fast; it is Nov. 1. Start now, for it takes time!
The 15 states are listed at http://www.wiche.edu/states .

Physics and chemistry teachers find the ASU summer MNS program to be of great value. It is an effective implementation of STEM! Courses are hands-on, minds-on, and practical for the high school classroom. Interdisciplinary courses make it useful for chemistry teachers too.

* 65 high school teachers have earned the MNS degree since it was founded in 2001 by Prof. David Hestenes.

* Teachers love the courses. Teaching is more satisfying because students learn more.

* The MNS degree can qualify you to teach Dual Enrollment physics courses for community colleges.

* It is similar to Finland's Master degree for high school physics teachers, in that courses combine content with research-based pedagogy, and teachers do research. (Finland is tops in the world in test scores of 15-year-olds, as you know.)

* Most teachers take 3 summers, but some finish in two. Flexible; no cohorts.
* Courses begin on June 9, 2014. 2 sessions in summer. 2nd session ends on August 1.

Visit http://modeling.asu.edu/MNS/MNS.html for a list of courses next summer (2014).
To apply to ASU, click on "ASU logistics and the application process".
To apply for in-state tuition: http://physics.asu.edu/graduate/mns/financial
Questions? ask jane.jackson@asu.edu .

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FINANCIAL AID for MNS degree students:

NEW! Teachers in 15 western states can apply for IN-STATE tuition!
Deadline is NOVEMBER 1. Start now, because applying takes time.
Details & application form: http://physics.asu.edu/graduate/mns/financial
The 15 states: http://www.wiche.edu/states .

FOR TEACHERS NATIONWIDE:
1) Teachers in high poverty (usually Title I) schools nationwide can get FORGIVABLE Stafford loans.
See http://modeling.asu.edu/MNS/MNS.html
2) New out-of-field physics teachers nationwide can apply for TEACH grants of up to $2000 per summer if you teach in a high-poverty school. See http://modeling.asu.edu/MNS/MNS.html
3) Possibly NCLB Title II-A funds in your school district.
4) Teachers in small rural schools can possibly tap into the Small, Rural School Achievement program (REAP) of the U.S. Department of Education.
6) We hope that a private donor will again contribute MODELING INSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIPS if you teach in any state except Arizona.
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MNS degree TIPS:
* The GRE is no longer required.
* NEW! Teachers can transfer up to TWELVE credits into the degree program!
(Many teachers take PHS 530, modeling workshop in mechanics, BEFORE they apply for the MNS degree. Consider doing that, next June 9-27.)

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cheers,
Jane
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
Jane.Jackson@asu.edu
For 23 years, Modeling Instruction has helped teachers attain knowledge and skills needed o benefit their students. Modeling Instruction is designated as an Exemplary K-12 science program by the U.S. Department of Education. The American Physical Society recognized it with the 2014 Excellence in Physics Education Award.
The American Modeling Teachers Assn (AMTA) is expanding the work: http://modelinginstruction.org