For more information on the International Conference on Transforming
Math and Science Education in the K16 Continuum hosted by STEMTEC
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Teacher Education
Collaborative) to be held in the Spring of 2002 in Arlington, Virginia,
please contact:
Pathways
STEMTEC/Hasbrouck
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
Voice: 413/545-0453
Fax: 413/545-1691
Email: pathways [at] k12s.phast.umass.edu
http://k12s.phast.umass.edu/stemtec/pathways
ABSTRACTS DUE: 15 October 2001
Call for papers:
PATHWAYS TO CHANGE: International Conference on Transforming Math and
Science Education in the K16 Continuum
18-21 April 2002
Doubletree Hotel - Crystal City
Arlington, Virginia
Sponsored by the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Teacher Education Collaborative (STEMTEC)
Lead Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Funded in part by the National Science Foundation/Collaborativesfor
Excellence in Teacher Preparation (CETP)
Tentatively cosponsored or endorsed by:
- American Chemical Society
- American Association of Physics Teachers
- American Physical Society
- American Society for Microbiology
- Ecological Society of America
- Mathematical Association of America
- National Association of Geoscience Teachers
- National Science Teachers Association
- Association for the Education of Teachers in Science
- National Association for Research in Science Teaching
SCOPE: Pathways to Change focuses on transforming college math and
science teaching for all students, and especially for the future K12
teachers who will prepare the next generations of college students.
Examples of such changes are inquiry-based teaching, group work
(cooperative learning), alternative assessment, and the use of
educational technology. Another example is the use of peer teaching or
working with younger students to improve student learning and to
stimulate thinking about teaching as a
career.
Everyone interested in Pathways is invited to participate. The first day
(18 April) will be devoted to workshops and to business meetings for
participants in the NSF Collaboratives for Excellence in Teacher
Preparation. The next two days will offer a variety of plenary sessions
and breakouts open to all participants, with workshops available on the
last morning. There will be coffee breaks and an optional banquet.
PAPERS: Proposals for symposia or panel sessions and abstracts for
papers are invited on a wide variety of topics, including:
- Innovative teaching in science and math courses
- Assessing student learning
- Innovative programs for science and math majors
- Student teaching experiences
- Innovative programs for future science and math teachers
- Interdisciplinary courses, programs
- Professional development for college faculty
- Mentoring
- Diversity
- Distance learning
- Educational technology
- Inservice training for teachers
- Research on teaching and learning
Wherever possible, presentations should model student-active teaching
methods, e.g., use group-work methods such as think-pair-share. To
submit a proposal or abstract, you MUST complete the online form at
http://k12s.phast.umass.edu/stemtec/pathways. The online form includes
important information for all proposals and instruction on how to
submit. Note that copies of a video must be submitted to be considered
for the video festival.
PROCEEDINGS: Papers submitted electronically will be included in the CD
ROM proceedings. Selected papers will also be published in book form.
EXHIBITS: Companies, educational institutions, and government agencies
will have the opportunity to show and discuss their educational products
and services. See the web site for details.
FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES: The conference registration fee for all
presenters and participants will be $150 (CETP participants); $250
(others) before 1 February 2002. Registration after that date will
include an additional $50. The optional banquet will cost $25.
Registration includes proceedings on CD ROM, coffee breaks, and all
sessions, except the workshops. The conference hotel discounted guest
room rate is $119 for a single or $129 for a double.
KEY DATES:
Abstracts Due: 15 October 2001
Authors Notified: 15 November 2001
Early Registration (reduced rate) until:1 February 2002
Papers Due: 1 February 2002
CETP meetings: 18April 2002
Main meeting: 19-20 April 2002
Post-meeting Workshops: 21 April 2002
INFORMATION AND ONLINE REGISTRATION: The latest PATHWAYS information and
online registration via credit card are available at:
http://k12s.phast.umass.edu/stemtec/pathways
The web site also offers a form that can be printed and mailed if you
prefer to send a check.
If you have additional questions about the conference, send e-mail to:
pathways [at] k12s.phast.umass.edu
MAILING ADDRESS: Pathways, STEMTEC/Hasbrouck, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Voice: 413/545-0453; fax: 413/545-1691