Modeling Workshops for Induction and Mentoring

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Abstract

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn how Modeling Instruction can transform an introductory physics courses while serving as the core of teacher preparation and professional development programs. Modeling Instruction courses operate as lecture-free collaborative learning environments, replicating the central activity of practicing scientists through building, validating, and deploying models. Modeling has been deployed nationally in both high schools and universities and has earned a reputation for transforming learning experiences. After completing a Modeling activity, participants will learn how to integrate Modeling across the introductory, preservice and professional development curriculum and learn about the development of the university-level Modeling Instruction Curriculum.

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Authors

  • Phil DiStefano

    Hamline University, Florida International University, University of Texas at Austin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Kentucky, APS, San Diego State University, Green River Community College, California State University, Long Beach, University of Arkansas, Aibilene Christian University, American Chemical Society, Rutgers University, University of Maryland, University of Colorado-Boulder, Western Washington University, University of Arizona, Center for Astronomy Education (CAE), ACS, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Colorado

  • Al Bennett

    Centennial High School, SUNY Stonybrook, Towson University, University of Texas at El Paso, Xavier University, Moorehouse, Pioneer High School, North Carolina State University, California State University, San Marcos, Chicago State University, University of Arkansas, University of Texas at Austin, Middle Tennessee State University, APS, Virginia Tech, California State University, Long Beach, National Science Foundation, Seattle Pacific University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Florida International University, Rutgers University, New Mexico State University, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Santa Barbara