Cal Poly Modeling Series
Cal Poly University’s Center for Engineering, Science, and Mathematics Education (CESAME) and the NOYCE Western Regional are pleased to offer 2-week professional development courses this summer in
- Physics Modeling I
- Chemistry Modeling I
- Biology Modeling I
These workshops are structured inquiry approaches to high school chemistry, physics and biology teaching that incorporate computer technology and insights from current content & education research. Teachers will develop skills in fostering scientific discourse and presentation and in assessment of student learning. By designing and carrying out a series of investigations that use the Modeling Method teachers will practice Socratic questioning techniques that will enable them to teach physics, biology and/or chemistry using the Modeling Method.
Workshop will be offered hybrid format:
Week 1 (June 24-28): In-person @ Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Week 2 (July 1-3 & July 8-10): online
Chemistry I Modeling Course - Summer 2024
Biology I Modeling Course - Summer 2024
Physics I Modeling Course - Summer 2024
Workshop Costs & Continuing Education Units (CEU) Information
Cost
Early Bird (before May 1) $650. Regular $700 (Free for Noyce and Cal Poly affiliated teachers, see information below*).
*The workshop is free for Cal Poly affiliated teachers and Western Regional Noyce participants and alumni. Noyce participants are also eligible for a $250 stipend and travel support.
Continuing Education Units
CEUs available through Cal Poly for an additional fee.
Housing
On-campus housing is free for Noyce Scholars. Paying participants can stay on-campus for approximately $750. This price includes housing on campus from June 24-28, for a single room in a shared apartment. You will be assigned to a single private bedroom in a shared, gender-specific apartment, sharing the common living room, kitchen space, and bathrooms.
For more information visit: Workshop Description
Modeling Workshop Registration Link:
Modeling Workshop for Noyce Scholars Registration Link:
Additional Information
Selected Noyce Scholars/Alumni receive
- Paid Registration
- $250 stipend
- PRIORITY REGISTRATION, ends April 5th
Cal Poly affiliated teachers (San Luis Obispo County and surrounding local areas) receive
- Paid Registration
- $250 stipend
Incoming Cal Poly Credential Candidates
- Paid Registration
- $1500 scholarship
Existing Cal Poly Credential Candidates
- Paid Registration
- $1000 scholarship
If you have questions, please contact: cesame@calpoly.edu or 805-756-2859
AMTA Modeling
The American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA) is a professional organization of teachers, by teachers, and for teachers who use Modeling Instruction(TM) in their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teaching. Their mission is to provide professional development for teachers in the Modeling Method of Instruction, to provide resources that support the use of Modeling Instruction(TM) in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and middle school science classrooms, and to support and enable collaboration among Modelers. AMTA strives to foster brilliant teaching and deep
learning that incorporates computer technology and insights from the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standard & current education research. For more information: Modeling Instruction