The American Physical Society and the American Association of Physic Teachers are cooperating to increase the number of qualified physics teachers via the Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC) teacher preparation program. At each of the six participating PhysTEC institutions, program components include: (1) a close collaboration among science and education faculty and local school systems; (2) the utilization of a master teacher in residence; (3) the redesign of targeted introductory physics courses and science methods courses; and (4) an active mentoring and induction effort. These programs emphasize active engagement and inquiry-based instruction grounded in physics education research, and provide early teaching experiences for prospective teachers. Approximately thirty new physics teachers are expected to result from the five year project.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0833210
Program Officer
Joan T Prival
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2008-10-01
Budget End
2014-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$899,766
Indirect Cost
Name
American Physical Society
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
College Park
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20740