Episode 23 – Jane Jackson – 27 years developing Modeling Instruction
In this episode, Mark talks with Jane Jackson, who has worked on modeling instruction for the last 27 years. She gives us insight into the history of modeling instruction as well as the challenges we face funding workshops. She also talks about the importance of science education, and specifically physics education. Guest Bio Jane Jackson…
View Show NotesEpisode 22 – Marta Stoeckle – Thoughts on “instructional shifts” and “Educational Equity”
In this episode, 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 way for modelers to connect — the AMTA Discord server.
View Show NotesEpisode 21 – Dr. Mina Bhagdev – “Words Matter” Promoting Equity in the Classroom
This week, Mark talks with Dr. Mina Bhagdev, who is passionate about equity and finding ways for all students to be known in the classroom. She talks with Mark about some of the challenges minority students face, and how we as teachers can help all of our students feel safe enough to risk speaking up…
View Show NotesEpisode 20 – Kathy Harper – “Ohio State University, Modeling and Engineering”
In this episode, Mark talks with Kathy Harper, a senior lecturer in engineering education at The Ohio State University. She tells us about how she found her way to a modeling workshop half her lifetime ago, and how modeling has changed her life. They also talk about the work that Kathy has done bringing modeling workshops to Ohio, and then having workshops to develop small activities to bring tastes of engineering to our science courses. We hope you enjoy listening!
View Show NotesEpisode 19 – Mike Gallagher – “Systemic Reform in Education for Michigan”
In this episode, Mark talks with Mike Gallagher, who is a science educator working to support K-12 science education in Michigan. He and Mark talk about how Mike learned to teach using constructivist methodologies, and later found modeling instruction. They talk about how teachers in Michigan have been using modeling instruction with great success, and the huge impact it has for a new teacher to attend a modeling workshop.
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