2024 Cal Poly Modeling Series
June 24-28, July 1-3 and July 8-10, 2024Cal Poly University’s Center for Engineering, Science, and Mathematics Education (CESAME) and the NOYCE Western Regional are pleased to offer 2-week professional development courses this summer in:
- Physics Modeling I
- Chemistry Modeling I
- Biology Modeling I
These workshops are structured inquiry approaches to high school chemistry, physics and biology teaching that incorporate computer technology and insights from current content & education research. Teachers will develop skills in fostering scientific discourse and presentation and in assessment of student learning. By designing and carrying out a series of investigations that use the Modeling Method teachers will practice Socratic questioning techniques that will enable them to teach physics and/or chemistry using the Modeling Method.
https://modelinginstruction.orgEvent Details:
Dates and Times: IN-PERSON June 24-28, 2024 at Cal Poly State University. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and ONLINE July 1-3 and July 8-10, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (PST).
Courses:
Physics Modeling I is open to High School and secondary physics and physical science teachers or other science teachers interested in Modeling.
Facilitator:Jon Anderson, Centennial HS Minneapolis, MN; Physics Education Consultant, AMTA certified Physics Modeling instructor.
Chemistry Modeling I is open to High School and secondary chemistry teachers or other science teachers interested in Modeling.
Facilitator:Brenda Royce, University HS, Fresno, CA, AMTA certified Modeling Chemistry instructor.
Biology Modeling I is open to High School and secondary biology teachers or other science teachers interested in Modeling.
Facilitator:Frank Novakowski, Wheaton Warrenville South High School, Wheaton, IL, AMTA certified Modeling Biology instructor.
Cost:
Early Bird Registration - $650 (Last day for Early Bird pricing end on May 1st)
Regular Registration - approx. $700 (Regular Registration pricing is May 2nd -June 14th)
Modeling materials, parking and lunch provided daily.
Housing will be available on campus for an additional fee of $700. Will include a shared kitchen, own bedroom, shared bathroom, access to pool, and shared living room.
REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024
Registration Fee is waived for:
- Selected Noyce Scholars or Noyce Alumni
- San Luis Obispo County, Northern Santa Barbara County and Southern Monterey County secondary teachers.
- Lindsay High School Facilitators
Contact: CESAME at cesame@calpoly.edu
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