The VaNTH Engineering Research Center
Summer Workshops
Who?
Physics, Biology, and Anatomy & Physiology high school teachers
College and University professors
When?
None scheduled at this time. Contact us if you are interested.
Where?
The Severn School, Severna Park, MD
Goals
The goals of this workshop are to instruct high school physics and biology teachers in two main areas.
First, teachers will be taught how to use effectively the Legacy Cycle method of instruction in the Science classroom for
any topic. The Legacy Cycle is a challenge-based learning cycle that has been extensively researched by the faculty of the
Vanderbilt Peabody College and is supported by the book How People Learn. Second, teachers will learn how to implement the
VaNTH curriculum modules. These challenge-based curricula investigate topics such as the electrocardiogram, the biomechanics of the iron cross position in gymnastics, optics/LASIK, medical imaging, the energy systems of swimming, hemodynamics, and the biomechanics of balance. Teachers will have an opportunity to complete the Electrocardiogram and LASIK/Optics mosaics much as students would. Teachers will complete all laboratory exercises. Instructors will help to fill in any biology, physics, or biomedical engineering content that a teacher needs in order to implement the VaNTH curriculum modules. It is likely that all teachers will expand their knowledge of science and technology while making connections within the sciences.
Why?
The VaNTH curriculum modules can replace regular curriculum components and meet numerous state and national science standards. The modules are in their sixth year of field testing and are proving to teach basic science to students better than traditional curriculum.
Cost
Full tuition (including breakfast and lunch) is $700. Discounted equipment packages are available separately. Scholarships are available.
A block of hotel rooms is available at the nearby O'Callaghan Hotel. The cost is $149 per night for a standard room. Parking is an additional $15 per night. Breakfast will be provided at the workshop instead of at the hotel. Participants are responsible for their own hotel costs. If you wish to reserve one of these rooms, please let us know ASAP and we will reserve a room in your name.
http://www.ocallaghanhotels.com/index.asp
How to Apply ?
Complete the application and submit by June 25, 2007. Early applications are encouraged.
Questions?
Contact program director, Dr. Stacy Klein, at the VaNTH ERC. She can be reached by e-mail at stacy.s.klein@vanderbilt.edu. Phone messages can be left at (615) 322-6085 and faxes may be sent to (615) 343-7919