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



Colleagues: Will you please forward this to high school physics & chemistry teachers (including student teachers) in your town or city? Call them, too, if you can. Many teachers work 60 hours each week, and don't have time to read e-mail. They appreciate calls from college faculty. -- Jane J


February, 2017
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?
LOWER-COST! Teachers in 15 western states can apply for IN-STATE tuition, a considerable savings! This opportunity is through WICHE. The deadline is April 1, 2017. The 15 states are listed at
http://www.wiche.edu/states .

(For example, Kathy Dao of southern California is enrolled for in-state tuition. Her on-campus apartment last summer cost about $22/day -- convenient & cheap.)

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. The foundation is Modeling Instruction, a research-based and highly effective pedagogy.

* 70 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.
* It 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. Teachers do action research. (Finland is high 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 5, 2017. 2 sessions in summer. 2nd session ends on July 28.

Visit http://modeling.asu.edu/MNS/MNS.html
for info & list of courses through 2018.
To apply to ASU, click on "ASU logistics and the application process".

Questions? ask jane.jackson@asu.edu .

To apply for in-state tuition:
http://physics.asu.edu/admissions/mns-admissions/financial-support

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FINANCIAL AID for TEACHERS NATIONWIDE:
1) Teachers in high poverty (usually Title I) schools nationwide can get FORGIVABLE Direct 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.
3) Ask your principal about Federal ESEA 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. Ask your principal.
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MNS degree TIPS:
* The GRE is NOT required.
* Teachers can transfer up to TWELVE credits into the degree program!

(Some teachers take PHS 530, modeling workshop in mechanics, as a NON-degree grad student, BEFORE they apply for the MNS degree. Consider doing that, this June 5-23.)

--
peace,
Jane
Jane Jackson, Co-Director, ASU Modeling Instruction Prgm
Box 871504, Dept.of Physics, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287
480-965-8438/fax:965-7565. The URL is modeling.asu.edu
Jane.Jackson@asu.edu
For 26 years, Modeling Instruction has strengthened the education continuum by helping STEM 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. The American Physical Society recognized it with the 2014 Excellence in Physics Education Award. Change The Equation rates it an Accomplished STEM program.
The American Modeling Teachers Assn (AMTA) is expanding the work nationwide. The URL is modelinginstruction.org. AMTA is a 100Kin10 Partner.