Responses to pathways@k12s.phast.umass.edu, not to the list, please.
During April 18-21, 2002, STEMTEC (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Teacher Education Collaborative) will be hosting an
International Conference on Transforming Math and Science Education in the
K16 Continuum. We thought perhaps some of your subscribers would be
interested in the conference. Would it be possible for you to post the
following informational message?
Thanks very much,
Paula Valencik
STEMTEC
Hasbrouck Rm 223
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
pathways@k12s.phast.umass.edu
PATHWAYS TO CHANGE:
International Conference on Transforming Math and Science Education in the
K16 Continuum
Sponsored by the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Teacher Education Collaborative
Lead Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Funded in part by the National Science Foundation/Collaboratives for
Excellence in Teacher Preparation (CETP)
April 19-21, 2002. Doubletree Hotel, Crystal City, Arlington, VA
************ Registration: Save by registering by February 1 **********
Cosponsored or endorsed by the
- American Physical Society
- American Association of Physics Teachers
- American Chemical Society
- American Society for Microbiology
- Association for the Education of Teachers in Science
- Ecological Society of America
- Mathematical Association of America
- National Science Teachers Association
- National Association for Research in Science Teaching
- National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Pathways to Change focuses on transforming college math and science teaching
for all students, and especially for the future K12 teachers who will
prepare the next generations of college students. Examples of such changes
are inquiry-based teaching, group work (cooperative learning), alternative
assessment, and the use of educational technology. Another example is the
use of peer teaching or working with younger students to improve student
learning and to stimulate thinking about teaching as a career.
Everyone interested in Pathways is invited to register and participate. The
first day of the conference will be devoted to business meetings for
participants in the NSF Collaboratives for Excellence in Teacher
Preparation. The remaining days will offer a variety of plenary sessions,
breakouts, exhibits, and free workshops open to all participants. There is
an optional banquet on the evening of April 18.
The conference registration fee for all presenters and participants will be
$250 until Feb. 1, 2002. Registration after Feb. 1 will cost an additional
$50 until April 1 and an extra $100 after that date. The optional banquet
will cost $25. Registration includes proceedings on CD, coffee breaks,
and all sessions including the workshops.
Hotel: The Crystal City Doubletree Hotel is conveniently located on the
Metro just outside Washington, DC. Large, attractive rooms are just $119
(1 person) or $129 (2 people) at the special conference rate. To receive the
conference rate, you must reserve rooms by March 18, 2002.