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NSF Research Experiences for Teachers
Network Meeting

“The Research Loop: Integrating University
Research into Classroom Curricula”

03 November 2006 1pm – 3pm
Sheraton Inner Harbor, 300 South Charles Street, Severn I

This session provided an opportunity for:
• networking amongst former and future RET participants and program administrators representative of a variety of programs and geographic locations;
• sharing classroom connections, successes and obstacles "back in the classroom";
• discussion of useful professional development and other programmatic strong points; and
• a poster display of various RET research experiences and resulting classroom connections/lesson plans.

 

Agenda

1:00 – 1:05      Welcome
                        Claire Duggan
                        Associate Director, Center for STEM Education
                        Northeastern University

1:05 – 1:15     Introductions
                       Please introduce yourself, # of years teaching, RET program you
                       participated in, where you are currently teaching (grades/subjects),
                       and/or your role in the RET program

1:15 – 1:30      The RET experience – one teacher’s experience
                        Carrie-Anne Sherwood – RET NU 2006
                        Physics Teacher, Codman Academy Charter School

1:30 – 1:55      Roundtable Discussion
                       Mathew Corcoran – RET NU 2005/2006

        • To best all students as they learn science, professional development should engage science educators in transformative learning experiences that confront deeply held beliefs, knowledge, and habits of practices
        • Professional development programs should maintain a sustained focus over time, providing opportunities for continous involvement.
        • We have embarked on a nationwide implementation of Engineering into K-12 classrooms. Do you think this effort is realistic? How might understanding the Engineering Design process strengthen your skills as a STEM educator?

1:55 – 2:00     Comfort Break

2:00 – 3:00      Poster Session (please note: most posters 48"x36")

- Bradford Cranston
- Vijayalakshmi Karri
- Aaron Osoweicki
- Jessica Quinn
- Rebekah Ravgiala
- Keyvan Sadigh
- David Shaefer
- Lara Sharp
- Carrie-Anne Sherwood
- Emily Simpson
- Creighton Wilson

- Poster Guidelines, template

 

RET Programs Directory (partial)

Lesson plans/curriculum connections (as handouts)
• Inquiry-Based Learning - Electronic II Design Project
    Paul Chanley, RET at Northeastern University 2006
• Oil-Hungry Microbes: A lesson in bioremediation
    Bradford Cranston, RET at Northeastern University 2006
• Powers of Ten and Nanotechnology
     Ryan Hoffman, RET at Northeastern University 2006
• Testing Carbon Pipettes in H2O2, PLL, HNO3
     Vijaalakshmi Karri, Drexel/UPenn, 2006
• Polymers: Properties and Functions
      Amie Milkowski, RET at Northeastern University 2006
• Electronics in High School
     Aaron Osoweicki, RET and Harvard DEAS
• Scavenger Hunt: Mad Cow Disease
     Leslie Prall, RET at Northeastern University, 2003
• Car Safety Expedition: How Can I Become A Safe Driver?
     Carrie-Anne Sherwood, RET at Northeastern University 2006
• Pharmacology Expedition
     Emily Simpson, RET at Northeastern University 2006
• Unique Properties at the Nanoscale: An Introduction to Nanotechnology
     Jessica Quinn, RET at Northeastern University 2006

 

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12.12.06