Introduction
Modeling Workshops in summer 2010 are listed alphabetically by state. Most are
three-week workshops that thoroughly treat the pedagogy and content for the
mechanics portion of a physics course. Content is reorganized around basic models
to increase its structural coherence. Participants are supplied with a complete
set of course materials and work through activities alternately in the roles
of student or teacher, as they practice techniques of guided inquiry and cooperative
learning. Teachers receive stipends and/or tuition waivers, instructional materials,
sometimes free housing, etc., at most workshops. (State funded workshops provide
these only for in-state teachers.) Generally, workshops use whatever probes
and interfaces are available at the site.
*Most teachers need at least three weeks of immersion in a Modeling
Workshop to begin to transform their teaching, for Modeling Instruction is a
complex innovation. Academic year follow-up support can be a partial substitute,
as can multiple workshops.
Ask Your School District to
Pay
School District "No Child Left Behind" funds (NCLB Title II-A) can
be used for "professional development activities that improve the knowledge
of teachers ... in:
(a) Content knowledge. Providing training in one or more of the core academic
subjects that the teachers teach; and
(b) Classroom practices. Providing training to improve teaching practices and
student academic achievement through effective instructional strategies, methods,
and skills ..."
Modeling Instruction meets the NCLB requirement of "high quality professional development that is based on scientifically-based research."
Charter school teachers and private school teachers are eligible for Title II-A funds through a local education agency (LEA).
Also, "Title II, Part A funds may be used to purchase materials and supplies used in professional development activities, including the materials (such as graphing calculators) that a teacher will need in order to apply the professional development in a classroom setting..." Title II funds may be used to assist teachers in meeting state certification requirements, e.g., by paying for the costs of additional required courses.
Title II-A funds are FEDERAL, and they are stable each year. Next year's funds start on July 1, and you can ask for those funds to pay for modeling workshops that start after June 30.
Your principal is the person to ask; he/she can contact your district
Title II Coordinator and request them. Be courteous; if modeling workshops are
NOT in your district's yearly plan (submitted to the State Department of Education),
then you can be denied those funds -- in which case you need to get involved
in deciding the use of Title II-A funds each year.
We encourage you to download this NCLB guide and give it to your administrator to support your request. The bottom line is: you are probably eligible for NCLB funds, and we suggest that you ask your school or district, at minimum, for financial support for a Modeling Workshop using your local Title II funds. We suggest $1000 as a reasonable amount for teachers to request.
Click here to download a sample grant proposal that should help you obtain funding from your district.
A Modeling Workshop can be an excellent investment for your school because you can become a valuable resource for teaching science effectively with technology!
Get involved in your LEA's needs
assessment and plan, for your long-term benefit.
ARIZONA (2010)
Arizona State University - Tempe
Open to high school and middle school teachers nationwide.
PHS 530: Methods of Physics Teaching I - Full day Modeling Workshop in mechanics.
June 14 - July 2, 2010. Rich McNamara, leader
PHS 531: Modeling Instruction in Electricity & Magnetism. June 14-July 2.
Michael Crofton, leader
CHM 594: Modeling Instruction in High School Chemistry I (June 14-July 2). Russ
Shaffer & Levi Torrison
PHS 594: Modeling Workshop in Light (July 6-30, mornings) Prereq: PHS 530
PHS 594: Modeling Instruction in Physical Science II (motion, force, intro chem).
July 6-23. Pat Burr & Lee Rodgers.
Contact Jane Jackson, 480-965-8438, or visit ASU Graduate Program for High School Teachers website. We are committed to win-win situations. Call Jane for advice on keeping costs low.
Housing (private room, private bath in furnished apartment): $15/day, we hope.
ALABAMA (school funding in 2010)
Two workshops for high school teachers nationwide.
Tentative Dates: June 21-July 2, 2010
Location: Briarwood Christian School, Birmingham
Content: mechanics and chemistry
Peer Leaders: to be announced in Feb. 2010
Cost: to be determined
Local housing is available
Contact: Dennis Glass DGlass@bcsk12.org 205-296-1883
Briarwood Christian School is committed to a unified approach
to science using Physics First and Modeling Instruction.
FLORIDA (funded by the National Science Foundation)
Florida International University, Miami (2009)
July 6 - 24, 2009
Two modeling workshops, open to high school teachers nationwide.
Content: mechanics; (electricity)
The mechanics workshop is prerequisite to the 2nd semester workshop
Local teachers have priority, then Florida teachers, then teachers nationwide.
Peer leaders:
Mechanics: Jeff Steinert and Robin Hori
E&M: Gregg Swackhamer and David Kirkpatrick
Contact http://modeling.fiu.edu for details.
A housing list is available.
GEORGIA (Pending state ITQ funding in 2010)
Columbus State University
June 8-19(tentative)
Electric circuits
Peer leaders: Janice Hudson, Kim Shaw
Contact: Prof Kimberly Shaw Shaw_Kimberly@colstate.edu
706-507-8460
IOWA (received state MSP funding through 2011)
University of Northern Iowa
For Iowa teachers only:
Dates: July 5-16, 2010
PRISMS PLUS and intro to some components of Modeling Instruction
Leaders: Les Burns, Larry Escalada
ILLINOIS (pending UIC approval. Check back in mid-Feb 2010)
University of Illinois at Chicago
July 26-Aug 6, 2010
Content: kinematics and dynamics (Units 1 to 6)
Instructor and peer leader: Jim Stankevitz
Optional follow-up meetings during the school year.
Registration
form & info for 2009
Choose 4 graduate credits (pay UIC tuition for CI 594A) or CEUs (inexpensive)
$1480 for four graduate credits, or $200 for CEUs in 2009
Questions? Contact Kate Handfelt handfelt@uic.edu
, 312-413-1787
Pending: PHYS 494 Special Topics in Physics Teaching
Aug 26-Dec 1, 2010 (W 5:00PM-8:00PM)
Content: methods with emphasis on Modeling
Contact: Jim Stankevitz jimstanke@comcast.net
ILLINOIS (pending state ITQ funding in 2010 thru 2012)
For teachers in Illinois high-need high schools only.
June 14-July 9, 2010
Content: mechanics
Peer leaders: Jim Stankevitz, Tom Todd, Tom Holbrook
Location: downtown Chicago
Contact: Carl Wenning wenning@phy.ilstu.edu
KANSAS (pending renewal of state MSP funding in 2010)
Two workshops for high school teachers in Kansas.
Other teachers can attend if space is available.
July 12-29, 2010
Mechanics (for physics and physical science teachers)
Peer leaders: Earl Legleiter, Penny Blue, Paul Adams
Location: Fort Hayes State University
July 12-29, 2010
Chemistry
Peer leader: Alan Vancil, Malonne Davies
Location: Emporia State University
For both workshops, contact Earl Legleiter elegleiter@hotmail.com and Paul Adams pAdams@fhsu.edu 785-628-4538
LOUISIANA (New Orleans,school district funding in 2009)
Workshop open to high school teachers nationwide.
Dates: July 12- 23, 2010
Location: Ben Franklin High School, on University of New Orleans Campus
2001
Leon C Simon Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122
8:30-3:30 MTWThF
Content: kinematics and dynamics
Peer leaders: Kathy Malone, David Ferris
Possibly a chemistry modeling workshop too.
First priority is returning participants from last year. Second priority is
new local particpants.
Stipends for high school physics and physical science teachers in certain school
districts (parishes).
FREE for all others.
Housing probably available.
Contact: David Ferris David_Ferris@nops.k12.la.us
*See Introduction
MAINE (2010)
Kennebunk (1.5 hours from Boston, Massachusetts)
Two introductory workshops for high school teachers nationwide. Teachers can attend either of both weeks.
July 26-30, 2010: Modeling I - kinematics and dynamics
Aug. 2-6, 2010: Modeling II - energy, momentum, circular motion
Leader: James Vesenka, college physics modeler for 10 years.
M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $600 for each week long session-includes lunches.
Graduate credit available at extra cost.
Possibly free housing available for individual attendees
Contact James Vesenka jvesenka@gmail.com
URL: http://www.uukennebunk.org/
Look under "Feature Stories"
Download registration form,
housing
*See Introduction
MASSACHUSETTS (2009)
Modeling Energy & Momentum - PHYS 560
Fridays 9/11, 10/2, 10/23 - 4:30-9
Saturdays 9/12, 10/3, 10/24 - 9:00-5:00
3 graduate credits
Registration options can be found at http://www.bridgew.edu/Registrar/preregoptionsfall.cfm
Contact: Jeff Williams J7WILLIAMS@bridgew.edu
MINNESOTA (school district funding in 2010)
Workshop open to high school teachers nationwide.
July 12-30, 2010
Content: mechanics
Peer leaders: Michael Crofton, Eric Larson
Location: Spring Lake Park High School
Contact Michael Crofton MCroft@district16.org
Download flyer
MICHIGAN (funded by a state grant, 2010)
Detroit/Ann Arbor region
For Michigan teachers. (Out-of-state teachers accepted if space is available.)
Dates: June 24-July 15
Cost: about $70
Content: mechanics
Probable peer leaders: Don Pata, Laura Ritter
Contact Laura Ritter LRitter77@gmail.com
MISSOURI (received funding in 2009)
North Kansas City School District
Workshop open to high school teachers nationwide.
Dates June 9 - 18, 2009
Content: 1st semester chemistry
Peer leader: Earl Legleiter
Graduate credit can probably be arranged.
Contact: Becky Schauwecker rschauwe@nkcsd.k12.mo.us
*See Introduction
NEW JERSEY (school district funding in 2010)
Two workshops for high school teachers nationwide.
Dates: July 6-July 23, 2010
Sessions: M-Th (8:00-4:30)
Location: Montgomery HS, Skillman, NJ (Near Princeton)
Content: mechanics and chemistry
Peer leaders: Craig Buszka, Jason Sullivan (mechanics)
Ms. Donghong Sun, Lisa Chedid (chemistry)
Cost TBD.
Local housing is available. Out of state participants can take advantage of
the location.
Both NYC and Philadelphia cities and airports are accessible by rail. The M-Th
schedule will allow for exploring the local Princeton area, Jersey Shore, Philly,
and NYC.
Contact: Jason Sullivan JSullivan@mtsd.us,
science supervisor, Montgomery HS, 609-466-7602 x6569
Download flyer
Montgomery High School is committed to a unified approach to science using Physics First and Modeling Instruction.
NEW YORK
SUNY-Buffalo State College (2010)
July 26-Aug 13, 2010
PHY620: Powerful Ideas and Quantitative Modeling in Mechanics
Peer leaders: Dave Doty, Mike Belling
PHY622: Powerful Ideas and Quantitative Modeling in E&M
Peer leaders: Brad Gearhart, Larry Hiller
PHY 620 and PHY622 are each 6cr at about $350/credit in-state ($2100). ($575/credit
out-of-state) On-campus housing is about another $400.
Limited scholarship funds might be available (see the site).
See also other SUNY-BSC Summer Physics Teachers' Academy courses
Contact Dan MacIsaac, 716-878-3802
Follow this link for MSEd-Physics
Courses for Spring & Summer
NEW YORK/PENNSYLVANIA
Mansfield University and Corning Incorporated
June 28-July 16, 2010
Two workshops for New York and Pennsylvania teachers in the Corning/Elmira region.
(Others can attend if space is available)
Content: (two workshops) mechanics, chemistry
Peer leaders: Paul Bianchi, Jess Dykes (physics)
Larry
Dukerich, Tammy Gwara (chemistry)
Location: Mansfield University (PA)
Stipends for teachers in the region.
Contact: Paul Wendel pwendel@mansfield.edu
570-662-4574
download brochure
download application
child
care at Mansfield University ($27/day ages 1-2; $25/day ages 3-5)
For older children, Mansfield University summer
camps
First application deadline: February 19, 2010
NORTH CAROLINA (State Math-Science Partnership funding thru
2011)
Three workshops for North Carolina teachers only:
July 6-23, 2010
Content (three workshops): chemistry; electricity/light/waves; physical science
Peer leaders: Mike Turner, Matt Greenwolfe (physics)
Heather
O'Brien (chemistry)
Tom Brown, Jason Lonon (physical science)
Download application
form
Contact Scott Ragan, 919-515-5610;
Patty Blanton
Info can be found here: http://www.science-house.org/teacher/modeling/
OHIO (received funding from Ohio Board of Regents' Improving
Teacher Quality Program - 2010)
The Ohio State University and Denison University
Four workshops for Ohio high school teachers only.
June 14-July 1, 2010
Content: (4 workshops) mechanics, chemistry, second-year physics & chemistry
topics chosen by participants, physical science
Peer leaders:
Doug Forrest, Mary Battershell Whalen (physics)
Jessica Mamais, Dave Parry, Ted Clark (chemistry)
Nate Ash, Heidi Jackman, (second-semester physics & chemistry content)
Jason Cervenec, Jim Rinella (physical science aligned with OGT standards. NEW!)
Location: Pickerington High School North
Participants will receive 6 graduate credits in physics from Ohio State University
and free lunch each day, in addition to workshop and classroom materials and
equipment. Some housing funds.
Contact Kathy Harper (Denison University)
for details. 740-587-5498
Download application
(First deadline is March 20)
Download flyer
PENNSYLVANIA - Pittsburgh (one-week workshops)
Five workshops for high school teachers nationwide.
June 14-18: Freshman physics: Modeling Constant Acceleration and Forces
June 21-25: Advanced physics: Modeling Energy and Momentum (trig-based) (Kathy
and Dan Malone)
June 14-18: Chemistry (John Landreth, Sarah Cudney)
June 14-18: Biology for novice modelers (Anita Schuchardt, Bill Diehl)
June 21-25: Biology for intermediates (Anita Schuchardt, Bill Diehl)
Download
the two biology course descriptions.
Location: Shady Side Academy
Contact David Chottiner DChottiner@ShadySideAcademy.org
412-968-3160
Register at http://www.shadysideacademy.org/workshops
Cost: $595 (groups get discount)
Housing: dorm, hotel, private homes
*See Introduction
PENNSYLVANIA (see New York for Northern PA site)
SOUTH DAKOTA (pending funding by state "Improving Teacher
Quality" grant in 2010)
For high school physics, physical science, math and chemistry teachers
July 12-23, 2010
Content: kinematics and dynamics
Peer leaders: Bobbie Traxinger, Rose Emanuel
Location: Black Hills State University in Spearfish
South Dakota teachers receive financial support.
Out-of-state teachers can participate at their own expense on a space-available
basis.
Housing is available.
Contact: Prof. Andy Johnson andyjohnson@bhsu.edu
*See Introduction
TENNESSEE (Funded by a state "Improving Teacher Quality"
grant 2010)
Tennessee's High School STEM Redesign project, incorporating Physics First.
Three workshops open to high school teachers nationwide.
Dates: June 21-July 2, 2010
Content: Conceptual (9th grade) Physics Modeling
Peer leaders: Rex and Debbie Rice, of Clayton High School in Missouri
Location: Clarksville High School (Clarksville, TN)
Dates: July 5-16, 2010
Content: 10th grade chemistry
Peer leaders: Dennis Glass of Briarwood School in Birmingham, AL, Bonnie Principe
Location: Clarksville High School (Clarksville, TN)
Dates: July 5-16, 2010
Content: Biology
Peer leaders: Dr. Anita Schuchardt of Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, PA
Location: Clarksville High School (Clarksville, TN)
All peer leaders teach in "Physics First" schools.
First priority: TN teachers who have ties to last year's workshops.
FREE for TN teachers, modest registration fee for out-of-state teachers
Contact: Dr. Richard Audet richardAudet414@gmail.com 615-815-0005
*See Introduction
TEXAS (2010: school funding)
Greenhill School (in DALLAS)
July 26-Aug 6, 2010
Content: Kinematics & dynamics with energy
Peer leader: Nicholas Park
Contact Phyllis Spare 972-628-5400
Cost: $295
Deadline: June 2 (if possible)
3 graduate credits are available through UTD for $1800, pending sufficient interest
(5 people) by April.
Download flyer &
registration form
WASHINGTON (pending school district funding in 2010)
Dates: TBD
Location: Ferris High School, Spokane
Content: physical science with math
Peer leaders: Patrick Daisley, Nathan Paul
Contact: Patrick Daisley PatrickD@daisley.net
WISCONSIN (2010)
University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh
1. June 14-Aug 6, 2010 (Mondays only: 8am -1pm. Physical Science
501)
Content: waves and fields (5 graduate credits)
Leader: Ed Wyrembeck, Mark Lattery
2. June 15-Aug 3, 2010 (Tuesdays only: 8am - 1pm. Physical Science 505)
Content: models of light (Optics for Teachers: 5 graduate credits)
Leaders: Jeff Elmer, Mark Lattery
3. June 16-Aug 4, 2010 (Wednesdays only: 8am-1pm. Physical Scienc 510)
Content: mechanics (5 graduate credits)
Leader: Mark Lattery
Tuition for all teachers was $340 per credit in 2009; auditing is even cheaper.
Contact: Mark Lattery Lattery@UWosh.edu
For information, including the MSE in Secondary Science Education program, visit
http://planck.phys.uwosh.edu/lattery/mse/mse.htm
WISCONSIN
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
No workshop in 2010. Probably one in 2011
Content: quantitative data analysis and kinematics (2 graduate credits). Phys
789
Peer leader: Eric Gettrust, Madison West High School, Madison WI, EGettrust@madison.k12.wi.us
For information: http://www.uwrf.edu/physics,
Click on "courses"
Contact: Dr. Eileen Korenic eileen.korenic@uwrf.edu
715-425-3560
*See Introduction.
QUOTES BY TEACHERS:
I am continually amazed at how the modeling method manages to give students
1) the opportunity to confront their misconceptions about physics head on,
2) the ability to analyze their data in an in-depth, consistent way in order
to construct appropriate models, and
3) the skill and confidence needed to interpret their results (as well as others')
in a scientifically critical way.
(Jim Stankevitz, Wheaton, IL)
An important objective of education is to move students along the road towards
self-suffiency. I feel that the modeling method does this better than anything
else I have seen.
(Louis Turner, Massachusetts - formerly Ohio)
The project gives the teacher the knowledge and practice needed to develop or
adapt other materials to the modeling method. The teacher is not restricted
to particular topics or materials from the workshops because the modeling method
is a WAY to teach, not an independent topic to teach.
(Art Woodruff, Sanford,
FL)
It is the finest example of guided inquiry teaching in the U.S. It has changed
my life and the way I teach.
(Don Yost, near Sacramento)
last updated February 7, 2010
