1. Dr. Gail Marshall gmarshal@westga.edu 678-839-6081 Department of Leadership and Applied Instruction College of Education Mrs. Judy Cox jcox@westga.edu 678-839-6085 Department of Early Learning and Childhood Education College of Education Dr. Gail Marshall gmarshal@westga.edu 678-839-6081 Department of Leadership and Applied Instruction College of Education Mrs. Judy Cox jcox@westga.edu 678-839-6085 Department of Early Learning and Childhood Education College of Education gmarshal@westga.edu jcox@westga.edu gmarshal@westga.edu jcox@westga.edu Training Teachers to Apply Inquiry in K-12 Sciences

2. UWG Learning Festival - added since conference Free event, on the Carrollton campus, open to all teachers, on May 31, and June 1 This is a mini-conference with a relaxing atmosphere – learn while you “wind down” for summer! There will be various sessions of interest across all disciplines, but for science at this time we plan two sessions regarding science teacher kits for check out for your classroom (you pick up/return). One session will be for elementary, the other for middle and secondary. See our contact info on previous or last slide.

3. Improving Teacher Quality (TQ) State Grant Program Dr. Kathy Thompson, Director kthompso@uga.edu Dr. Kathy Thompson, Director kthompso@uga.edu

4. Improving Teacher Quality (TQ) State Grant Program  Originally Eisenhower Higher Education Program.  Now PL107-110 Title II-Part A, Higher Education.  Administered by the University of Georgia for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.  TQ funds are used to enhance the teaching of science, mathematics, language arts, reading, and social studies at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in public and private schools.  http://www.coe.uga.edu/teacherquality http://www.coe.uga.edu/teacherquality  Purpose: To strengthen and deepen teachers’ content knowledge in their academic subjects…with attention to how strengthened and deepened content knowledge impacts teaching practices and student learning.

5. Teacher Quality at UWG  TQ grants funded for STEM subjects*:  For elementary teachers: 2006-07; 2007-08; 2008-09; 2009-10, and 2010-11; 2011-12; 2012-13  For chemistry teachers: 2008-09 and 2009-10  For physical sciences teachers: 2010-11;2011-12  For earth science teachers: 2010-11; 2011-12  For env science teachers: 2010-11; 2011-12  For middle/secondary math/science to use technology: 2009-10 and 2010-11, 2011-12.  Middle School Science & Sports 2012-13  Science and Birds 2012-13  Elementary number sense and technology 2012-13 * Grants funded for 2012-2013 are in red.

6. Workshop Training Plan  One week of “ immersion ” in inquiry teaching and learning experiences (30-35 hours  Follow-up sessions (15-20 hours) oDays 1 and 2: Extended training beyond summer; selected Certifications (such as Project WET); field trips, speakers, special consultants, discussion of implementation progress, etc.* oDay 3: Discussion of inquiry-based activities, implementation ideas, celebration luncheon, poster presentations by participants, certificates, post assessments, and final evaluations. o*As part of the evaluation, a number of the grants include visits by the faculty and/or the external evaluators to observe participants’ implementation of knowledge and skills gained from the workshop training.

7. Hallmarks of the UWG Teacher Quality Workshops Investigation Before Explanation Investigation Before Explanation

8. Investigation Must Start Somewhere Engage and Explore

9. Cooperative learning environment – shared ideas and pooling of information More Exploration

10. Communication of Findings … Trying to Explain

11. Explaining, Elaborating and Evaluating provide an avenue beyond the initial planned investigation.

12. Networking with and learning from others …. Helps with the “sense making.” Interaction between experienced and novice teachers promoted mutual respect, dependence and friendships. Participants experienced blend of content and pedagogy from University of West Georgia College of Arts& Sciences and College of Education faculty. Renowned chemical educators offered sessions for participants. Professor Donald Wink University of Illinois - Chicago Professor Bassam Shakhashiri University of Wisconsin - Madison

13. Hallmarks of the UWG Teacher Quality Workshops Investigation Before Explanation (It works for adults … and it works for kids!) Investigation Before Explanation (It works for adults … and it works for kids!)

14. Impact of TQ Workshop on Participants’ Attitudes Hrs of Training Self-Assessment Attitude Scores 5 (Max) = Confident, 1 (Min) = Not so confident

15. Training for Technology Integration for Middle and Secondary Science and Math Co-PIs Joy Black and Gail Marshall Consultants: Debbie and Don Poss Co-PIs Joy Black and Gail Marshall Consultants: Debbie and Don Poss

16. Technology Assisted Instruction – It’s Even Fun for the Teachers!

17. Teachers Learn the Advantages of Technology Integration – And Gain Confidence to Use with Their Students

18. Environmental Education: A Model Problem- Based (PBL-S3) Investigation of the Ecology of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Rivers System Co-PIs Heidi Banford and Gail Marshall Co-PIs Heidi Banford and Gail Marshall

19. Teachers Learn about the Environment by Being in The Environment

20. Learning About Water in the Hot Florida Sun

21. Helping Teachers to Incorporate Inquiry and Nature of Science in the Elementary Classroom Co-PIs Sharmistha Basu-Dutt and Gail Marshall Co-PIs Sharmistha Basu-Dutt and Gail Marshall

22. Data Collection and Observations …. In Elementary Science

23. Experimentation …. I wonder what would happen if ….?

24. Communicating and Analysis during Students’ Experiences (C.A.S.E.) in the Physical Sciences Co-PIs Sharmistha Basu-Dutt and Gail Marshall Co-PIs Sharmistha Basu-Dutt and Gail Marshall

25. Teachers Become Students Engaged in Problem Solving

26. Earth Science for Teachers Co-PIs Tim Chowns and Judy Cox Consultants: Stephanie Miles and Brandi Freeman Co-PIs Tim Chowns and Judy Cox Consultants: Stephanie Miles and Brandi Freeman

27. On the Trail in North Georgia ….

28. Rock Formations… and more Rock Formations

29. Lessons learned by the leaders  Teachers behave as scientists when they are challenged with problems in a supportive environment.  Cooperative teamwork provides an understanding of the need for different perspectives.  Fears of science can be overcome when teachers really experience science themselves.  When teachers feel comfortable with science, they are more likely to do hands-on science with their students.  Attitudes of teachers are reflected in attitudes of students.

30. Improving Teacher Quality Projects at UWG 2012-2013 Enhancing the Nature of Science and Problem Solving in Elementary Science Instruction Sport Science: Teaching Middle School Science through Sport Taking Wing: Engaging Students in Science through Birds Improving Mathematical Number Sense and Technology Integration in the Elementary Classroom

31. Information Source for TQ Training http://www.coe.uga.edu/teacherquality/ Go to “Current Projects” and then “Full Listing of Projects” for complete description of all offerings throughout the state. These are listed alphabetically by institution.

32. We greatly appreciate the opportunities to participate in the Teacher Quality program which has enabled us to work with many truly dedicated educators from Georgia’s schools.

33. Contact us if we can be of assistance for information on professional learning opportunities. Gail Marshall gmarshal@westga.edu 678-839-6081gmarshal@westga.edu Judy Cox jcox@westga.edujcox@westga.edu 678-839-6085