Modeling Physical Sciences in Ohio

Department of Physics, College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Andrew Heckler, assistant professor of physics
614-292-2874
heckler.6@osu.edu

Funded by the Ohio Board of Regents, this program is a unique partnership between Columbus Public Schools, Worthington City Schools and Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The program includes a three-week "Modeling Workshop," which is adapted from a highly successful, award-winning national program. Based on decades of research on teaching and learning, Modeling Workshops intensively train teachers in a flexible method of instruction that is effective with students at all grade levels and from any background, and is well-aligned with the Ohio's Science Standards. Effective and popular, these workshops not only show impressive gains in the teachers' understanding of physical science, but also in their own students' performance back in the classroom. Additional Saturday workshops throughout the school year reinforce techniques and allow teachers to build a closer network, strengthening relationships and creating a group for learning and sharing.