PD Hours
30.00
Are you tired of students just trying to get a grade and not learning science?
Using Modeling Instruction, we will develop the pedagogical framework to
- Get students to think hard
- Develop equitable practices in the classroom
- Bring joy back into teaching
In our Distance Learning course, we will delve into the Modeling Cycle, its basis in cognitive science, and the practical ways that teachers use Modeling Instruction in the science classroom. This course will sample Life Sciences and Physical Sciences in order to explore the Modeling pedagogy through multiple content lenses. By utilizing both student mode and teacher mode, participants will use readings, virtual whiteboarding, discussions, and reflections to engage in Modeling practices that will lead to improved student learning.
The Distance Learning course can be taken for graduate-level credits (for an additional fee) or you may earn a professional development certificate.
The instructors for this course are Jeremy Secaur (OH) and Emma MItchell (CT)
Full payment must be received by December 30, 2023.
Day: Sundays from 4-7 pm (ET)
Duration: 10 weeks, January 7 - March 10, 2024
Costs: $600 (includes a 1-year AMTA membership)
Optional graduate-level credits: 2 credits from University of Pacific are available for $79/hr ($158 total).