Academic
Year 2 ~ 2006-2007
PHYS 591 - PHYSICS 2: THE
FOUNDATION OF SCIENCE
COURSE DESCRIPTION - This course will
continue the inquiry approach to physics
started in summer 1 and will include topics such as rotational motion,
waves and electricity and magnetism.
NOTEWORTHY COURSEWORK -
Essay 1
- In this assignment we had to outline the important elements of the
current model for the behavior of electric circuits. Then show how the
model can be used to rank the brightness of the bulbs in various
circuits.
Essay 2 - We
had to reflect on something we learned in class, focusing on how we
learned it, then compare the inquiry style of learning it to another
curriculum.
Cartoon by Nick D Kim, nearingzero.net. Used by permission.
EDUC
545 - LEADERSHIP FOR MIDDLE LEVEL SCIENCE
COURSE DESCRIPTION - The
overarching themes of this course are the development of scientific
literacy, issues of equity, and the balance between learning by doing
science and learning science as a discourse in the middle grades.
Participants explore in-depth an aspect of their own teaching practice
through action research, as well as through examination of relevant
scholarly research and theory. Class sessions involve extensive
use of
video analysis of science classrooms, and participants are expected to
continue conversations between sessions via moderated on-line
discussions. In addition, session topics address ways in which
experiences gleaned through the MISE program can be tapped to enhance
middle grades science education beyond participants’ own classrooms as
they provide leadership to others in their schools and districts.
NOTEWORTHY
COURSEWORK -
Professional
Philosophy - This is my philosophy of teaching backed by current
research and complete with citations and references
Opinion
Papers - These papers provide my opinion current educational
issues. One addresses the NCTM's most recent document, Curriculum Focal Points. The
other is written in response to complaints about the current
mathematics curricula. Is there "Too
Little Math in Math?" and
finally, read my opinion in response to an article about the
NSTA's
stance on Intelligent
Design
CBR -
This documents a research venture I undertook in my own classroom
investigating the effectivenesss of group work.
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