Episode 62 – Phil Root – “Modeling at the College Level and Advanced Workshops”
This week, Mark talks with Phil Root about the differences he sees between teaching using modeling methodology at the high school level and the college level. They talk about Phil’s experience helping to adapt modeling materials for physical science to the Next Generation Science Standards, and how much he enjoyed building a storyline for those units.…
View Show NotesEpisode 61 – Ray Howanski – His Modeling Approach and Where He’s Leading the AMTA
This month, Mark talks with the executive officer of the AMTA, Ray Howanski. They talk about the importance of getting at student thinking and effective student-led discussions, and the transformation that happens when students start being the scientists rather than just looking to the authority figure for the “right answers.” They talk about the difference…
View Show NotesEpisode 60 – F. Joseph Merlino – “The Case For Repurposing Education”
This month, Mark talks with F. Joseph Merlino about the work he has done using grants from the National Science Foundation to reform math and science education. They talk about his work in Egypt overhauling their whole education system, working with the decision-makers to identify their biggest challenges and then how they can design school…
View Show NotesEpisode 59 – Patrick Daisley – “Helping to Launch the AMTA”
In this episode, Mark talks with Patrick Daisley, long-time modeler and science teacher. They talk about challenges he had when a beginner modeler, good advice that he took and made part of his own routine, and developing a modeling instruction framework and curriculum for integrated science, physics and chemistry. They talk about the origin of…
View Show NotesEpisode 58 – ReCast – Marta Stoeckle – Thoughts on Instructional Shifts and Educational Equity
In this recast episode from July 2021, Mark talks with Marta Stoeckle, who teaches physics and other science courses outside St. Paul, Minnesota. They talk about the improvements Marta experienced in her teaching after attending a modeling workshop. This led to their discussion of Marta’s research in STEM education. Finally, they talk about the new…
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