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Summer Institute on Educational Software for Inquiry-based Science

Middle and High school teachers call for participation
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Middle and High school teachers application form

College Student call for participation and application information
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July 16-20, Hampshire College, Amherst, Mass

Middle and High school teachers call for participation

Middle and High school teachers application form

Student call for participation and application information

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Hampshire College is looking for middle school and high school teachers to assist and participate in a year long program to evaluate simulation based educational software in the classroom designed to encourage and enhance inquiry style learning. The project is an NSF funded grant to develop technologically supported inquiry learning through educational software that simulates forest growth under various conditions. Program meets all present MCAS standards in the Inquiry strand.

Deadline for Applications: April 10, 2001.

Notification of Acceptance: April 17, 2001.

Phase I: Familiarization with the developed software and its use within a classroom setting.
Date: July 16-20, 2001
Time: 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Place: Hampshire College Campus
Stipend: $450.00 and 30 PDP¼S - 5 days total.

Phase II: Classroom Implementation Discussion and Analysis: Teachers develop and an implementation plan for use in their classroom for the Fall of 2001 and the Spring of 2002. Two half-day meetings in August to discuss implementation plan. Two full day meetings (1 day Spring 2002 and 1 day Summer 2002 for follow-up and revision.
Date: August TBA
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: Hampshire College Campus
Stipend: $450.00 and 18 PDP¼S for 5 days total.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

Have teaching assignment for the 2001-2002 academic school year.
Have an active email account
Have access to at least one computer per four students during the time the inquiry module is being used.
Have permission from a school supervisor to incorporate the inquiry curriculum into a one to four week module in two courses over the 2001_2002 academic year, one in the Spring and one in the Fall.

APPLICANT Preferences

Have experience using computers in the classroom.
Have a teaching assignment with a focus in botany, ecology or related science or a related field.
Have a teaching assignment in the Pioneer Valley or within 60 minutes of Northampton /Amherst area

SUMMER INSTITUTE:
EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE FOR INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE COLLEGE STUDENT CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

Hampshire College is looking for science pre-service teachers, education majors, or other college students interested in educational technology to participate in a summer institute with 2001-2002 academic year follow-up. The goal of the NSF-funded project is to develop software and curriculum for inquiry-based science education, specifically in botany, biology, and ecology. We have completed development of "SimForest," a simulation-based inquiry learning environment. We will be working with both in-service middle and high school teachers and college students to test and improve the software and accompanying curriculum in classroom contexts. Students will be remunerated for their participation in a week long summer institute, and for participation during the following academic year.

Deadline for Applications: April 22, 2001.
Notification of Acceptance: April 29, 2001 (or earlier if needed).

SUMMER INSTITUTE JULY 16-20, 2001: Familiarization with the SimForest software and its use within a classroom setting, planning for academic year in-class trials.
Time: 8:30 AM-3:00 PM.
Place: Hampshire College Campus
Stipend: $325. (Additional preparation and follow-up pre and post workshop also required. Students interested in **additional paid or credit-worthy summer hours** should inquire.)

CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION AND ANALYSIS: Teams of in service teachers and college students run several inquiry lessons in classroom in the Fall of 2001 and the Spring of 2002. Two half-day meetings in August to discuss implementation plans. Two full day meetings (1 day Spring 2002 and 1 day Summer 2002) for follow-up and revision. Dates: August TBA. Place: Hampshire College Campus.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
Commitment to participation in summer institute, follow up meetings, and to-be-negotiated time working in the high school or middle school class (assisting in teaching or recording research observations.)

APPLICANT PREFERENCES
Have experience using computers (familiarity with educationl software is a plus). - Have some familiarity with botany, ecology or related science field. - Must be able to provide your own transportation to the necessary meetings.

TO APPLY (or get additional information): Send resume and cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experiences to Jane Haddad, (559-5501), or see http://ddc.hampshire.edu/simforest/

Deadline for Applications: April 22, 2001