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Introduction to Modeling and the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) – Cullowhee NCCAT

February 5 - February 8

Free

NC has new science standards that leverage Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs). Modeling is the central practice of the SEPs. This research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy helps correct the many weaknesses of the lecture-demonstration method of instruction found in many classrooms, including the fragmentation of knowledge, student passivity, and the persistence of naive beliefs about the physical world. Scientists learn by doing: they construct and deploy models of the real work and test their ability to predict new phenomena. The student-centered Modeling classroom focuses on turning students into scientists to replicate this process. This program will introduce teachers to the instructional methods of SEPs and Modeling.

Cost: Free if selected

Contact(s): Michelle Taylor (828-206-3014/mtbenign@ncsu.edu) or Jason Carter (828-443-3487/jmcart25@ncsu.edu)

Details

Start:
February 5
End:
February 8
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.nccat.org/

Organizers

Michelle Taylor
Jason Carter

Venue

NCCAT – Cullowhee Campus
276 NCCAT Dr
Cullowhee, NC 28723 United States
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