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Hi present and future TheoryNet
participants,
We are planning a two-day Summer workshop on
TheoryNet. For those
already in the program, this will be an opportunity to assess last year's experience and to set directions for the future of this program. For those new to the program, this will be a chance to get oriented and to learn from those who conducted class room visits last year. The proposed dates are Aug 5-6
(Thur-Fri). If you cannot make these
dates, please let me know what other dates might work for you. It might be difficult to find a time that can accomodate everyone. Here is a draft agenda (based on
brainstorming with Rick):
Day 1
----- Morning: - (re)introductions: new teachers should be prepared to say something about their schools and classes (typical preparation of students, etc.) - reports from last year's pairs: what you did, what worked well, what could be done better Afternoon: Theorists talking about what they
do (part 1): The idea
here is for each theorist to prepare a ~30 min presenation about his own reasearch at a level appropriate for a high school class (not easy). After each presentation, we can discuss frankly how to better adapt the presentations for the intended audience. It will also be a chance to learn more about physics. We should be able to have 2-3 presentations in the afternoon. Day 2:
Morning: Theorists talking about what they do
(part 2): Presentations
from theorist who did not get to speak on day 1 Afternoon: Planning for the coming
year(s)
We need to looks at logistical questions like - optimal number and timing of visits - rotation of pairings? - use of teaching materials (books, cloud chambers, software simulations) in conjuction with visits A nice outcome of the workshop would be a written
report or mini-guidebook that
might be useful to others trying similar programs (and to newcomers to our own program). We can discuss the preparation of such a document. This is only a draft agenda, and suggestions
are welcomed.
This email is being distributed to the
TheoryNet list, plus three
additional high school teachers who have expressed interest in joining the program: Michael Hirsch and Mike Hamblin (Needham H.S.) and Michael Wadness (Medford H.S.). best regards,
Darien
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darien Wood, Physics Dept, 111 Dana Research Center Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115 voice: 617 373-2958, fax: 617 373-2943 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |