Colleagues,
We begin 2012 with much good news to report about the Modeling
Instruction Program. Here is a link to our 2011 Annual Report so
you can see for yourself the progress we have made.
http://modeling.asu.edu/ModInst_AnnualReport11.doc
Our impact on science education is expanding across the United
States. As we go forward this year, we are grateful for your
support and interest.
CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:
350 Modeling Workshops averaging 15 days duration (~90 contact hours)
have been held, organized by 51 universities and colleges and 25
schools/school districts in 32 states.
* 4000 different high school teachers have participated, from 49 states.
* 565 different middle school teachers have participated.
* Most workshops are in physics, but the program has expanded to
chemistry, physical science, and recently biology.
Modeling Instruction fuses core subject knowledge and critical
thinking and problem solving, collaboration, communication, and
creativity and innovation - skills recognized by employers and higher
education institutions as keys for success in today's world.
I look forward to sending more good news in 2012.
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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 21 years, the Modeling Instruction Program has been
helping teachers attain knowledge and skills needed
to benefit their students. Modeling Instruction is
designated as an Exemplary K-12 science program
by the U.S. Department of Education.