Teaching Science Research in the High School
Presented by the University of Albany, State University of New York
Teacher Workshop
June 15-19, 2015
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
University of Missouri-St. Louis Science Complex
Stadler Hall 201 and 338
Goal:
To prepare teachers to run a research course at their school from topic selection strategies to final
data analysis. Participants take part on an abbreviated scale covering the steps and phases they
will use to guide their students through their research over the course of a three-year project.
Assessment: Grading will be based on: (1) attendance, 25 points (5 per day), (2) notebook, 25 points,
(3) class participation, 25 points, (4) final practical exam, 25 points.
Abridged Topic Sequence:
Monday -
How to chose a doable research project.
Understanding the structure of a research article.
How to present a research article.
Helping students to critique articles and presentations.
Practicing peer critiques.
Tuesday -
How to budget materials and classroom time.
The role of the mentor and how to find mentors.
How to format and maintain a laboratory notebook.
How to build the student portfolio.
Establishing the student-teacher conference protocol.
Wednesday -
Teaching students how to manage their time.
How to construct effective research poster boards.
Strategies to get a research class started.
Dealing with student research competitions.
Thursday -
Familiarization with major competitions available to students.
What students gain from the course sequence.
Formation of local science research committees.
Understanding and dealing with IRBs.
College credit and how to become an adjunct instructor.
Friday -
How to create and manage your local end-of-year STEM symposium.
Recruitment and retention.
Dealing with local issues and/or problems.
For additional information or details contact:
Len Behr
(518) 672-5516
lenbehr@verizon.net
or
Charles Granger
(314) 516-6220
grangerch@umsl.edu