Introduction
Modeling Workshops in summer 2009 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 on your
district committee that decides 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!
Then get involved in your LEA's needs
assessment and plan, for your long-term benefit.
ARIZONA (2009)
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 15 - July 2, 2009
PHS 594: Electricity for Middle/Secondary Teachers. June 15-July 2
Prerequisite:
PHS 530 or PHS 534
PHS 534: Physical Science I (June 8-26)
PHS 594: Physical Science II (2nd semester content). July 6-24. Prereq: PHS
534
CHM 594: Modeling Instruction in High School Chemistry II: June 15-26. Prereq:
CHM I
CHM 594: Modeling Instruction in High School Chemistry I (July 6-24)
PHS 594: Modeling Workshops in Mechanical Waves (July 13-24) Prereq: PHS 530
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.
CALIFORNIA (2009-grant-funded)
Cal State University - Fresno
FULL!
June 15 - 26, 2009
For science teachers of grades 9 to 12
Content: interdisciplinary modeling strategies
Peer leaders: Brenda Royce, David Gettman
Teachers in California get follow-up support and workshop financial support.
Teams of teachers are desired.
Teachers nationwide can attend at own expense ($500 + registration) if space
is available.
Contact Jaime Arvizu Information at
http://www.csufresno.edu/smec/modeling/univhighi.html
*See Introduction
CALIFORNIA (2009-grant-funded)
Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo
FULL!
July 6-17, 2009
(Same clientele, content, peer leaders as at Cal State University - Fresno)
Info and registration
Contact: Prof. John Keller JMKeller@calpoly.edu
805-756-2095
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.
IOWA (received state MSP funding - 2011)
University of Northern Iowa
For Iowa teachers only:
PRISMS PLUS and intro to some components of Modeling Instruction
July 6 - 17, 2009
Leaders: Les Burns, Larry Escalada
ILLINOIS (2009)
University of Illinois at Chicago
July 27-Aug 7, 2009
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
Choose 4 graduate credits (pay UIC tuition for CI 594A) or CEUs (inexpensive)
$1480 for four graduate credits, or $200 for CEUs
Questions? Contact Kate Handfelt handfelt@uic.edu
, 312-413-1787
KANSAS (2009)
Emporia State University
June 29 - July 3, 2009
Content: Kinematics
For high school teachers
Peer leader: Earl Legleiter
Contact: Prof. DeWayne Backhus DBackhus@emporia.edu
*See Introduction
KANSAS (probable state MSP funding in 2009)
Two workshops for high school teachers in Kansas
Fort Hayes State University
July 6-23, 2009
Mechanics (for physics and physical science teachers)
Peer leaders: Earl Legleiter, Penny Blue
Emporia State University
July 6-23, 2009
Chemistry (first semester content)
Peer leader: Brad Cline
For both workshops, contact Earl Legleiter elegleiter@hotmail.com and Paul Adams pAdams@fhsu.edu
LOUISIANA (school district funding in 2009)
New Orleans
Dates: July 6 - 17, 2009
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
Stipends for high school physics and physical science teachers in certain school
districts (parishes).
Others nationwide can attend at own expense, if space is available. No registration
fee: FREE!
Housing available.
Contact: David Ferris David_Ferris@nops.k12.la.us
MAINE
Kennebunk (1.5 hours from Boston, Massachusetts)
July 27-31, 2009: Modeling I - kinematics and dynamics
Aug. 3-7, 2009: Modeling II - energy, collisions, and circular motion
M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm
For high school teachers nationwide.
$600 for each week long session-includes lunches.
Graduate credit available at extra cost.
Free housing available for individual attendees
Leader: Mike Waters, modeling leader for 6 years in 3 subjects.
Co-leader: James Vesenka, college physics modeler for 10 years.
Contact James Vesenka jvesenka@gmail.com
URL: http://www.uukennebunk.org/
Look under "Feature Stories"
Download registration form,
housing
*See Introduction
MISSOURI (received funding in 2009)
North Kansas City School District
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 2009)
Dates: July 6-July 23, 2009
Sessions: M-Th (8:00-4:30)
Location: Montgomery HS, Skillman, NJ (Near Princeton)
Content: mechanics
Peer Leaders: Craig Buszka, Jason Sullivan
High school teachers nationwide can attend at their own expense. Cost TBD.
Enrollment limited to 24 participants.
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
Montgomery High School is committed to a unified approach to science using Physics First and Modeling Instruction.
NEW YORK
SUNY-Buffalo State College (2009)
Aug 3-21, 2009
PHY620: Powerful Ideas and Quantitative Modeling in Mechanics
Peer leader: Dave Doty
PHY622: Powerful Ideas and Quantitative Modeling in E&M
Peer leader: 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
NORTH CAROLINA
(2009, State Math-Science Partnership funding)
Two workshops for North Carolina teachers:
(These workshops are only open to North Carolina teachers.)
July 7-24, 2009
Content(two workshops): chemistry, mechanics
Location: North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Leaders: Mike Turner, Matt Greenwolfe(physics)
Larry Dukerich (chemistry)
Download application
form
Contact Patty Blanton for details.
828-264-2407 ext 137
Info can be found here: http://www.science-house.org/teacher/modeling/
OHIO (received funding from Ohio Board of Regents' Improving
Teacher Quality Program - 2009)
The Ohio State University and Denison University
Three workshops for Ohio teachers of physical science, physics, and chemistry.
June 15-July 2, 2009
Location: Pickerington High School North
Content: (3 workshops) mechanics, chemistry, or second-year physics & chemistry
topics chosen by participants.
Leaders:
Doug Forrest, Mary Battershell Whalen(physics/physical Science)
Jessica Mamais, Jason Cervenec, Ted Clark (chemistry)
Heidi Jackman, Kathy Harper (second-semester physics & chemistry content)
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)
PENNSYLVANIA - Philadelphia (2009)
Two workshops, open to high school teachers nationwide.
July 6 - 23, 2009
Location: Ridley High School in Folsom (next to Philly Airport)
901
Morton Ave, Folsom, PA 19033
Content: Mechanics, chemistry
Leaders:
Jess Dykes (mechanics)
Ray Howanski (chemistry: 1st semester content)
Cost:$500
Contact Jess Dykes Jess_Dykes@RidleySD.k12.pa.us
Testimony by Doug Vallette
Housing is available. Three optional graduate credits are available for $1156.
Download flyer Download
registration form
PENNSYLVANIA - Pittsburgh (2009)
Five INTRODUCTORY modeling workshops in 2009, open to high school teachers nationwide.
June 22-26: biology modeling (Anita Schuchardt, Bill Diehl)
June 22-26: chemistry modeling (John Landreth, Sarah Cudney, Steph Montemuro)
June 22-26: Physics First; energy, modeling constant velocity (Heather Fani,
Kathy Malone)
June 29-July 3: energy & constant velocity (quantitative modeling)
Location: Shady Side Academy
Contact David Chottiner DChottiner@ShadySideAcademy.org
412-968-3160
Download flyer
Cost: $595
Dorm housing is available.
*See Introduction
SOUTH DAKOTA (funded by NCLB state "Improving Teacher
Quality" grant in 2009)
FULL!
For high school physics, physical science, math and chemistry teachers
Black Hills State University in Spearfish
July 6-17, 2009
Content: kinematics and dynamics
Peer leaders: Bobbie Traxinger, Rose Emanuel
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 Middle Tennessee State University in
2009)
Tennessee's High School STEM Redesign project, incorporating Physics First.
June 22 - July 3, 2009
Location: Middle Tennessee State University
Content: 2nd semester 9th grade physics (probably electricity)
Prerequisite: a three-week modeling workshop
Peer leaders: Rex and Debbie Rice, of Clayton HS in Clayton, Missouri
July 13 - 24, 2009
Location: Clarksville High School (Clarksville, TN)
Content: mechanics for 9th grade
Peer leaders: Tim Burgess, Paul Mittura
July 13 - 24, 2009
Location: Clarksville High School (Clarksville, TN)
Content: first semster 10th grade chemistry
Peer leaders: Dennis Glass, Bonnie Principe
All six peer leaders teach in "Physics First" schools.
Stipend and housing for Tennessee teachers in certain "Physics First"
school districts.
Out-of-state teachers and other TN teachers can participate at their own expense
on a 'space available' basis. Cost TBD. Priority to teachers in "Physics
First" schools.
Contact: Professor Richard Audet RAudet@mtsu.edu
*See Introduction
TEXAS (2009: school district funding)
Coppell Independent School District (just north of DALLAS)
June 15-26, 2009
Content: Kinematics & dynamics with energy
Peer leader: Nicholas Park
Contact Linda Cook LCook@CoppellISD.com
Cost: $250
Deadline: June 2 (if possible)
Download flyer & registration
form
TEXAS (2009) CANCELLED ON MAY 7
Ursuline Academy - Dallas
Physics workshop open to high school teachers nationwide.
(was to be June 15-July 2, 2009)
Content: Mechanics
Peer leaders: Nicholas Park & Kay Fincher
WASHINGTON (school district funding in 2009)
Dates: July 6-23, 2009 (MTWTh)
Location: Ferris High School, Spokane
Content: physical science with math
Peer leaders: Patrick Daisley, Nathan Paul
WISCONSIN (2009)
1. June 15-Aug 7, 2009 (Mondays only: 8am -1pm)
Content: waves and fields (5 graduate credits)
Leader: Ed Wyrembeck, Mark Lattery
2. June 16-Aug 7, 2009 (Tuesdays only: 8am - 1pm)
Content: models of light (Optics for Teachers: 5 graduate credits)
Leaders: Jeff Elmer, Mark Lattery
Tuition for all teachers is $340 per credit; auditing is even cheaper.
Contact: Mark Lattery Lattery@UWosh.edu
For information, including the MSE in Secondary Science Education program, visit
http://www.phys.uwosh.edu/lattery/mse/mse.htm
WISCONSIN (2009)
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
July 20 - 24, 2009
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 May 25, 2009
