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Re: Math and Physics Teacher partnership?



There has been at least one curriculum development program that integrates
math, science, and technology:
<http://www.ilstu.edu/depts/cemast/imast/imasthome.htm>

"The Integrated Mathematics, Science, and Technology (IMaST) program
provides integrated sixth, seventh, and eighth grade curricula that promote
hands-on learning for students, and teamwork among teachers from different
disciplines. Across the nation, we see a concerted effort to raise the
standards of education and teaching in our schools. This project was
developed to meet this need, as well as to modernize our teaching
methodologies consistent with the latest research in education.

IMaST emphasizes learning based on constructivist theory and active student
participation involving a hands-on approach comprised of a wide variety of
activities. It strives to get away from the traditional teacher-centered
strategies that treat students as passive learners. The "active learning"
helps students understand the concepts better and apply them in real-life
situations. Central to this approach is problem solving using DAPIC.

The IMaST program has had teams of mathematics, science, and technology
specialists who, in collaboration with other field experts, have done the
research to create an integrated curriculum. While the current curricula in
many states today lag behind the national standards, the IMaST curriculum
has been carefully put together to meet national standards in mathematics,
science, and technology."

Larry Woolf
General Atomics
San Diego, CA 92121
<http://www.sci-ed-ga.org>
<http://www.ga.com>

-----Original Message-----
From: Herbert H Gottlieb
Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2004 6:43 PM
Subject: Math and Physics Teacher partnership?

However, the problem still remains. Math teachers are
generally unfamiliar with physics and there are not enough
physics teachers available. Are there any "practical"
solutions to the problem???