Episode 33 – Earl Legleiter – “Modeling Workshop Leader for 25 years”.mp3
In this episode, Mark talks with Earl Legleiter about what it is like to be a science teacher in a rural school, and how modeling instruction helped Earl to improve his skills both in physics and as a physics, chemistry, and biology teacher. They talk about ways Earl helps students to think on their own,…
View Show NotesEpisode 32 – Jeff Steinert – “From Mechanical Engineer to Science Modeling Teacher”
In this episode, Mark talks with Jeff Steinert, a physics modeler with 24 years of experience with modeling instruction. They talk about building a storyline for the course and about changing lab activities to better suit the students you have at a given time. They also talk about the way students learn and some of…
View Show NotesEpisode 31 – Dr. Anita Schuchardt – “Modeling Biology with Mathmatics”
Mark talks with Anita Schuchardt about her experience teaching using modeling methodology in biology at the university level. They talk about the value of having students develop mathematical models as well as pictorial representations of concepts they study. They also talk about the development of the modeling curriculum resources for biology as well as the…
View Show NotesEpisode 30 – Melissa Girmscheid & Jess Dykes – “Computational Modeling in Physics First with Bootstrap”
Mark talks with Jess Dykes and Melissa Girmscheid, who helped develop the curriculum for Computational Modeling Physics First with Bootstrap, CMPF-B.
View Show NotesEpisode 29 – Dr. James Vesenka – “Modeling with a University Professor”
Mark talks with Jamie Vesenka, “Dr. V.” to his students about modeling instruction at the university level, developing a physics course for students who intend to pursue life science careers, challenges of pandemic learning, and a sensor tool that has been incredibly useful for physics instruction even while studying remotely, iOLab. Finally, they talk about…
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