Session:
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Institutional Support For Elementary Teacher Physics Training
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Paper Type:
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Invited
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Title:
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These Important Science Teachers Need Our Support
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Meeting:
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2017 Winter Meeting: Atlanta, Georgia |
Location:
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N/A |
Date:
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Time:
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2:00PM
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Author:
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Gay B. Stewart,, West Virginia University,
4794452402, gbstewart@mail.wvu.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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None
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Abstract:
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Arguably, elementary teachers are among the most important science teachers. They encourage or discourage a love of science, touching all students. Unfortunately, many future elementary teachers do not have access to the type of college science classes that model the way they should teach these subjects, and often elementary preparation programs do not place a large emphasis on science methods. Excellent curricula exist to fulfill this need, particularly in physics, but they require a commitment of good faculty and potentially more resources than other physics courses for non-majors. How we effectively sought institutional support, at the department, dean and provost levels, at two institutions will be discussed. Time for questions and advice to those attempting to start such a program will be available.
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Footnotes:
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None
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Presentation:
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elementary-aapt 2017-invited.pptm
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