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![]() Interested in learning about and conducting local environmental research? Interested in pedagogical and assessment methods for integrating local environmental research into your classroom? If you answered yes to these questions then our environmental science professional development program may be for you. The Departments of Curriculum and Instruction and Earth and Atmospheric Science, Purdue University have received a grant from the Eisenhower Professional Development Program funds, administered by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to implement an Environmental Science Institute for Indiana teachers. Information about this years institute is found below. Additional information about the institute may be obtained by clicking on the buttons in the left column. |
Participants in the institute will:
Teachers will reconvene at Purdue, during the fall of 1999 and the spring of 2000 (4 days, 2 in the fall, 1999 and 2 in the spring, 2000), to present results of their teaching using inquiry and issues-based pedagogy, as well as alternative assessment. The academic year workshops will engage participants in reflection on and revision of practice and provide an opportunity to discuss state level environmental resources and issues. Pedagogical and assessment methods will be covered to further enhance participants' inquiry-based and issues-based pedagogy. Teachers will create a poster presentation for the annual HASTI conference. |
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Dan Shepardson
Jon Harbor
Jim McDonald
Funded by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education |