Post on 15-Dec-2015
Increasing the Potential of Physics and Chemistry
Teachers in teachHOUSTON
Paige Evans, Ed.D.R. Riley Hatch, Noyce ScholarGeoffrey Hart, Noyce Scholar
Introductions
Paige Evans
Master TeacherPhysics Teacher
Geoffrey Hart
NOYCE ScholarMajor: Mathematics
Minor: Physics
R. Riley Hatch
NOYCE ScholarMajors: Chemistry &
Biology
Agenda
IntroductionsStaggering StatisticsteachHOUSTON StatisticsCollaboration with physics departmentPhysics/Chemistry Majors in ProgramSTEM CampPutting it all together: NoyceA portrait of 2 Noyce Scholars
Introductions
Introduce YourselfProgramRole in your programComment(s) about the status of physics
and chemistry teachers in your program or area
Physical Science: a continuing problem*National Science Foundation, 2011
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STEM Education: A National Crisis
67% of teachers teaching physics in grades 8 – 12 and
61% of teachers teaching chemistry in grades 8 – 12 nationwide are uncertified and unqualified
(NAS, 2007).
STEM Education: A Texas Crisis
Percentage of Middle and high school math and science teachers assigned out-of-field in Texas from 1999-2008 (Fuller, 2009)
Number of Texas High School Teachers Assigned Out-of-Field (Fuller, 2009)
A Texas Sized Problem in Houston
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A Texas Sized Problem in Houston
Approximately 75% physics teachers did not receive a major or minor in physics (Brady, 2011; Dodd, 2011; Jacobs, 2011; Resendez, 2011; Smith, Grinstead, & Benner, 2011; Williams-Earlie, 2011).
For physics, during the 2011 field testing for the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course (EOC) testing, just 3% of students tested would have met a passing standard set at a 70 percent correct response rate (Smith, Grinstead, & Benner, 2011).
Teachers with composite certifications typically have a weaker content background in physics compare to other content areas (Jacobs, 2011; Brady, 2011; Resendez, 2011).
teachHOUSTON – A Snapshot
A New Generation of Math and Science TeachersStarted in Spring 200783 Graduates (including Spring 13)
◦46 Mathematics◦25 Biology◦11 Chemistry◦ 1 Environmental Science◦ 0 Physics
88 % are teaching (not including Spring 13)83% are teaching in the Houston area (not
including Spring 13)
Early Recruiting Attempts
Successful at bringing in all majors except for physics◦Co-Directors
Dr. Jeff Morgan, Professor and Chair – Math Dr. Simon Bott, Instructional Professor and
Undergraduate Chair – Chemistry
◦Recruiter/Advisor: Ms. Leah Shields
Physics – teachHOUSTON Collaboration
Collaboration◦ Physics – Physics Faculty, Dr. Donna Stokes, Associate Professor,
Undergraduate Academic Advisor◦ Started working together during the Fall 2009 Semester◦ First Physics Major – Spring 2010
Physics – teachHOUSTON Collaboration
Collaboration◦Grant Writing◦Degree Plans (Physics and teachHOUSTON)◦New Degree Plan (Math/Physics)◦New Certification (Math/Physics)◦New Course: Science Inquiry (PHYS 4342)
Will be taught for the first time this summer◦Physics Minor:
Worked on a version most appropriate for teaching Included Science Inquiry Course
Physics – Current Physics Majors in Program with GPA’s > 2.5
Starting Point Spring 13
1 – Spring 105 – Fall 112 – Fall 122 – Spring 13
2 – Step 14 – Step 21 – K & L3 – CI
Chemistry Majors in Program
12 Currently in Program with GPA’s >2.5◦3 – Step 1◦3 – Step 2 ◦2 – K&L ◦3 – CI ◦1 – PBI
STEM Camp
ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp◦Opportunities for pre-service teachers to
increase their self-efficacy
Senior Camp Counselors
Let’s Put it Together….
Success - Noyce Grant for Physics and Chemistry – Fall 2012
Graphic here of all components
Let’s Put it Together….
Geoff Hart – His journey
Let’s Put it Together….
Riley Hatch – his journey
Let’s Put it Together….
Other things tied to science inquiry courseComposite science degree plansGoes back to the data – lessTeachers with composite certifications
typically have a weaker content background in physics compare to other content areas (Jacobs, 2011; Brady, 2011; Resendez, 2011).
PBI at UHCo-Teach
Model Lessons
◦From PBI Unit
◦Inquiry Continuum
Field Experience
◦Share Out