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Science Modeling TalksEpisode 76 – Caroline Savio-Ramos “AMTA’s New XO”In this episode, Mark talks with Caroline Savio-Ramos, the new executive officer of the AMTA. They discuss her professional journey and introduction to modeling instruction.
They talk about current projects she has been working on in her first month as executive officer and about direction for AMTA.
Guest
Caroline Savio-Ramos
She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Arizona State University, where she conducted research on technology-enhanced physics learning, published peer-reviewed work, and taught courses in Human–Computer Interaction and Educational Technology. She also earned an M.S. in Educational Technology from Ramapo College, an M.A. in...
2026-01-0132 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 75 – Recast – Cynthia Passmore – “Models Are the Functional Unit of Scientific Thought”In this episode, Mark talks with Cynthia Passmore, who is a professor of science education at the University of California, Davis. They talk about the differences between the approach to modeling developed at ASU and UC Davis, which seem to be more and more similar as time goes by. They talk about how all of our understanding in scientific study is based on models, even if we do not specifically hold those up as "models" per se. We use mental models to explain the world around us and to better understand how and why certain interactions happen the way they...
2025-12-0132 min
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy PodcastEp. 380: Josiah Royce on Community (Part Two)More on The Problem of Christianity, discussing how communities relate to history, how individuals relate to communities, and what's unique about Royce's ideal Christian world community. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsors: Get $45 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat electronic picture frame at auraframes.com and use promo code PEL at checkout. Visit functionhealth.com/PEL to get the data you need to take action for your health. Interested in Mark's spring Continental Philosophy class? Check partiallyexaminedlife.com/class for the lates...
2025-12-0152 min
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy PodcastEp. 380: Josiah Royce on Community (Part One)On sections of The Problem of Christianity (1913) which establish Royce's concept of a community of interpretation: individuals working together with a sense of shared history and expectation. He claims that such a grouping can be counted as a literal mind and that it solves the problem of human meaning. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsors: Have up to $100 matched when you donate to a well-researched charity at givewell.org; pick PODCAST and enter The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast at checkout.
2025-11-2346 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 74 - Tom Pfeiffer - 40 years veteran teacher and Modeling Workshop LeaderThis episode starts out with Tom's advice to teachers who are just getting started with modeling instruction. He and Mark discuss the differences in teaching physics and chemistry using modeling methods. They also discuss the changes Tom noticed when switching from traditional to modeling methods, as well as key takeaways from modeling workshops.
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Tom Pfeiffer
Tom Pfeiffer studied biology and chemistry in college. In graduate school, he chose to switch directions and become a teacher. In his teaching career, Tom taught Physics, Chemistry, 10th-grade Biology, Advanced Biology and Physical Science. When he began to learn...
2025-11-0135 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 73 - Matt Oney - "Modeling in the University, The State of Modeling and Teacher P.D."Mark talks with Matt Oney about his introduction to modeling instruction and how he uses modeling methodology in the university setting. They talk about the importance of fostering, as opposed to squashing, the curiosity that all children have. Modeling instruction is designed to train students to use their curiosity to pursue answers, and students are engaged in that learning. Additionally, they discuss ways that teachers may be inadvertently killing students' curiosity. They talk about the importance of modeling the student-centered approach in the professional development that we offer to teachers because we want their classrooms to be student-centered.
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2025-10-0138 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 72 – Lynn Jorgensen – Teacher of the year, Gender Equity, Adapting to the changing education landscapeMark talks with Lynn about her introduction to modeling instruction right at the beginning of her teaching career and how modeling works so well with the specific AP physics areas of focus. Lynn reminds us that when we are the only teachers of a certain STEM subject at our school, it is incredibly important to find community beyond the walls of our school. They talk about gender equity in our science classrooms. As always, Mark asks his guest to share her best modeling tips for teachers. Finally, they talk about adapting to the annual requests for doing some new thing...
2025-09-0135 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 71 – Chance Hoellwarth – Hosting Modeling Workshops at Cal PolyMark and Chance talk about ways to make workshops more accessible to teachers, given the limited amount of time we all have in the summertime. They talk about CESAME at Cal Poly, which works to recruit more science and math teachers for K12 education. They talk about how AI may impact modeling classrooms, including some ideas he has about how to use the power of AI to get to the physics principles, even in high school, that are usually pushed until students have 2-3 years of college math.
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Chance Hoellwarth
Chance Hoellwarth, a professor of...
2025-08-0134 min
DA TESTIMONY WITH PAULA BRIONPAULA BRION #132 | Marc Stallworth | President of the New England Gospel Collaborative Network and founder of Mark Mix Productions🎙️ Da Testimony with Paula Brion | Episode #132Guest: Marc Stallworth – President of the New England Gospel Collaborative Network & Founder of Mark Mix ProductionsIn this robust and transparent episode of Da Testimony, host Paula Brion, known as the "Diva for Christ," welcomes back Marc Stallworth—visionary, sound and lighting expert, gospel DJ, and president of the New England Gospel Collaborative Network.This is Marc's third appearance on the show, and his testimony continues to evolve with divine purpose.Marc shares his incredible journey from the streets of Boston to becoming a vital force in Christian media and music. From spinning...
2025-07-3059 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 70 - Dr. Emma Mitchell - "How Modeling Works in My Classroom"This month, Mark talks with Emma Mitchell, the chair of the science department at the Ethel Walker School in Connecticut. They talk about her background working in labs, often as the only female. They talk about Emma's experience teaching at an all-girls' school, and then about how she came across modeling instruction when trying to figure out how to teach physics in a pandemic. She completely changed how she teaches by bringing modeling to her ninth graders and to her advanced physics students. They talk about the way students become the ones doing the heavy lifting during class, as opposed...
2025-07-0145 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 69 – ReCast – Ray Howanski – “AMTA Past, Present and Future”In this episode, Mark talks with Ray Howanski, CEO of the AMTA. They talk about the origins of AMTA, the big ideas behind modeling instruction, and how the modeling community has changed over time. They talk about the plans that are ahead for AMTA, including a new website and easier ways to connect teachers to one another. They finish with talking about efforts to include data science in the modeling framework and to keep science involved in the larger discussion of data science in education.
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Ray Howanski
Ray Howanski worked for Ridley School District teaching...
2025-06-0146 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 68 – Beth Burns – “The Importance of Building Student Community”In this episode, Mark talks with Beth Burns, who is a modeler and modeling workshop leader who teaches chemistry to both high school and college students. They talk about her journey from working in industry to teaching, and to modeling instruction. They talk about how whiteboarding is so importing in modeling instruction as part of giving students autonomy in their own learning.
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Elizabeth Burns
Elizabeth Burns has been teaching Advanced Placement Chemistry as well as Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) Forensic Science at Fairport High School in western New York State for over 20 years. She...
2025-05-0129 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 67 - Ray Howanski - "AMTA Past, Present and Future"In this episode, Mark talks with Ray Howanski, CEO of the AMTA. They talk about the origins of AMTA, the big ideas behind modeling instruction, and how the modeling community has changed over time. They talk about the plans that are ahead for AMTA, including a new website and easier ways to connect teachers to one another. They finish with talking about efforts to include data science in the modeling framework and to keep science involved in the larger discussion of data science in education.
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Ray Howanski
Ray Howanski worked for Ridley School District teaching...
2025-04-0146 min
Transforming Lives Bible ShowEP #193 w/ Bishop Singleton | Topic: "God's Standard For Love" | Scripture: Mark 12:30-31Show Notes for Transforming Lives Bible Radio with Bishop D. Virginia SingletonEpisode Title: God's Standard for LoveScripture Reference: Mark 12:30-31🎙 Host: Bishop D. Virginia SingletonEpisode Overview:In this powerful episode of Transforming Lives Bible Radio, Bishop D. Virginia Singleton dives deep into the topic of "God's Standard for Love."Love is not just a feeling but a commandment and a way of life for believers. As we explore Mark 12:30-31, we will uncover how God defines love and how we, as His followers, are called to live it out...
2025-03-1959 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 66 – Geoff Nunes – “In learning, especially for physics, a key component is soak time”In this episode, Mark and Geoff talk about how Geoff learned about modeling methods and the various mini-labs he has developed to help illustrate student thinking about new phenomena. They talk about the challenges presented by increasing the number of topics covered in a course without increasing the number of instructional days, necessitating the instructor to determine what can be cut to save time while remaining true to the ideals of modeling. Finally, Geoff describes some of the tools he has published on his website and they ways they can be use.
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Geoff Nunes
Geoff...
2025-03-0135 minTransforming Lives Bible ShowEP #190 w/ Bishop Singleton | Topic: "The Power Of True Love" 1 John 4:9-10; Mark 12:29-31Show Notes for Transforming Lives Bible Radio ShowHost: Bishop Dr. Virginia SingletonEpisode Title: The Power of True LoveScriptures: 1 John 4:9-10; Mark 12:29-31Episode Overview:In this powerful episode of Transforming Lives Bible Radio Show, Bishop Dr. Virginia Singleton explores The Power of True Love as revealed through God's Word. Love is an emotion and a divine force that transforms lives, heals wounds, and strengthens our faith. Bishop Singleton unpacks the biblical foundation of love, emphasizing its origin in God and its application in our daily relationships.Key Discussion Points:God's Ultimate...
2025-02-1958 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 65 - Cynthia Passmore - "Models Are the Functional Unit of Scientific Thought"In this episode, Mark talks with Cynthia Passmore, who is a professor of science education at the University of California, Davis. They talk about the differences between the approach to modeling developed at ASU and UC Davis, which seem to be more and more similar as time goes by. They talk about how all of our understanding in scientific study is based on models, even if we do not specifically hold those up as "models" per se. We use mental models to explain the world around us and to better understand how and why certain interactions happen the way they...
2025-02-0132 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 64 - Brooke Jenkins - "Developing Concurrent Enrollment for High Schools / Grants for Teacher P.D"In this episode, Mark talks with Brooke Jenkins about her early teaching career, her time at ASU, and then as an adjunct instructor at Estrella Mountain Community College, where she was introduced to modeling instruction. They talk about her work with BYU Idaho, and her move to Utah, where she has helped to develop concurrent enrollment classes for high school students to take the course at their high school while earning college credit at Weber State University. She has been creating professional development for the high school teachers who administer the concurrent enrollment chemistry classes. She uses labs from the...
2025-01-0136 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 63 – ReCast – Kathy Harper – “Ohio State University, Modeling and Engineering”In this episode, Mark talks with Kathy Harper, a senior lecturer in engineering education at The Ohio State University. She tells us about how she found her way to a modeling workshop half her lifetime ago, and how modeling has changed her life. They also talk about the work that Kathy has done bringing modeling workshops to Ohio, and then having workshops to develop small activities to bring tastes of engineering to our science courses. We hope you enjoy listening!
Guest Bios
Kathy Harper
Kathy Harper is a senior lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at The...
2024-12-0149 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 62 - Phil Root - "Modeling at the College Level and Advanced Workshops"This week, Mark talks with Phil Root about the differences he sees between teaching using modeling methodology at the high school level and the college level. They talk about Phil's experience helping to adapt modeling materials for physical science to the Next Generation Science Standards, and how much he enjoyed building a storyline for those units. They talk about the advanced modeling workshops, including the new materials Phil helped to develop for them, and the various topics covered. They finish with Phil's advice for folks just starting out on a modeling instruction journey.
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Phil Root
Phil Root t...
2024-11-0132 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 61 - Ray Howanski - His Modeling Approach and Where He's Leading the AMTAThis month, Mark talks with the executive officer of the AMTA, Ray Howanski. They talk about the importance of getting at student thinking and effective student-led discussions, and the transformation that happens when students start being the scientists rather than just looking to the authority figure for the "right answers." They talk about the difference between modeling workshops and distance learning courses and the value of time spent face-to-face, especially for a teacher's first or first in-depth experience with modeling instruction. They discuss what the AMTA has been working on and what's coming soon as well as ways to get...
2024-10-0143 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 60 – F. Joseph Merlino – “The Case For Repurposing Education”This month, Mark talks with F. Joseph Merlino about the work he has done using grants from the National Science Foundation to reform math and science education. They talk about his work in Egypt overhauling their whole education system, working with the decision-makers to identify their biggest challenges and then how they can design school around preparing students to solve those big problems. They talk in particular about the success of the government-funded STEM schools and the role that modelers played in training the educators. They talk about formative assessment, and how it is not only for the benefit of...
2024-09-0141 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 59 - Patrick Daisley - "Helping to Launch the AMTA"In this episode, Mark talks with Patrick Daisley, long-time modeler and science teacher. They talk about challenges he had when a beginner modeler, good advice that he took and made part of his own routine, and developing a modeling instruction framework and curriculum for integrated science, physics and chemistry. They talk about the origin of the AMTA and Patrick's part in it.
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Patrick Daisley
Patrick taught physics, science and mathematics for 29 years, including freshman level integrated science, physics, AP-1 physics and AP-C physics. Patrick earned a Masters Degree in Science Education in 1998 and became a National Board...
2024-08-0133 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 58 – ReCast – Marta Stoeckle – Thoughts on Instructional Shifts and Educational EquityIn this recast episode from July 2021, Mark talks with Marta Stoeckle, who teaches physics and other science courses outside St. Paul, Minnesota. They talk about the improvements Marta experienced in her teaching after attending a modeling workshop. This led to their discussion of Marta's research in STEM education. Finally, they talk about the new way for modelers to connect -- the AMTA Discord server.
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Marta Stoeckle
Marta Stoeckle has been teaching science at Tartan High School just outside of St. Paul, Minnesota since 2009. She teaches mostly Physics and AP Physics 1, with occasional sections of other courses...
2024-07-0138 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 57 – Mike Vargas – “STEM Acceleration”Mark talks with veteran physics teacher and proponent of physics first in high school. He talks about how the connecting thread of energy should start in middle school and continue through 12th grade.
They talk about the Cactus Caucus, advocating to get funding for more teacgers to get state certified to teach STEM classes in Arizona. Then they talk about the Arizona STEM Acceleration Project, which brings on teacher fellows each year. One benefit of this program for all teachers is the free content produced by their STEM fellows, including some modeling-friendly materials in their lesson plan archive.
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2024-06-0133 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 56 - Amanda Whitehurst - "Training and Equiping Teachers for STEM"Mark and Amanda talk about her background as a middle school teacher, the STEM master's program she took at ASU, which introduced her to modeling instruction and eventually led her to found the Cactus Caucus, which advocated for funding for teachers to recertify to teach physics, chemistry and other high-needs areas in Arizona schools. They talk about her move from teaching to the Arizona STEM Acceleration Project at ASU, how this project works, and about building community among our teachers.
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Amanda Whitehurst
Amanda Whitehurst spent thirteen years teaching third through eighth grade in Arizona Schools with a...
2024-05-0139 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 55 – Paul Sasso – “Astronomy Modeling has so much to offer”In this episode, Mark talks with Paul Sasso, a physics and astronomy teacher from Maine. They talk about Paul's experience as a new teacher and his introduction to modeling instruction, and later to the new modeling astronomy materials. After taking the modeling astronomy workshop and returning as both participant and "intern," Paul was invited to attend modeling workshop leader training. They talk about that experience and then dive into more thoughts on the astronomy and exoplanets materials, the virtual course, and engaging hands-on activities for the students.
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Paul L. Sasso
Paul L. Sasso is a high school...
2024-04-0138 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 54 - Scott Milam - “The historical progression of chemistry and a book titled Teaching Introductory Chemistry”In this episode, Mark talks with chemistry teacher Scott Milam. They talk about his interest in the history of chemistry thinking and the development of models in chemistry as far back as hundreds of years ago. They talk about how Scott thinks about teaching chemistry, and the questions he is focusing on right now. This leads them to talk about setting up assessments so he focuses very intentionally on key goals in each unit. They also talk about his chemistry content, his YouTube Channel, and Scott's book Teaching Introductory Chemistry.
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Scott Milam
Scott Milam currently teaches chemistry...
2024-03-0146 min
The CoachesCreating Growth Environments ft. Mark Huffman | #TheCoaches EP. 12To truly make a big impact, it's not just about having a team but also about creating an environment where they can grow. Today, I'm joined by Coach Mark to discuss what sets great growth environments apart from the rest.We'll explore how to turn a group of individuals into a thriving team by focusing on key factors like communication, collaboration, and continuous learning. Coach Mark will share practical tips drawn from his experience to help leaders and managers create cultures that foster both success and personal growth.✅ Follow Coach Markhttps://www.instagram.co...
2024-03-0147 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 53 – Mark Lattery – Modeling Method and Modeling Teachers InternationalIn this episode, Mark talks with Mark Lattery, professor of physics at University of Wisconson, OshKosh. He has taught using modeling methods since 1999. He does research in experimental particle physics and modeling methods. They talk about modeling physics in Mark Lattery's college-level physics course for non-majors, and how Mark first learned about modeling early in his teaching career.
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Mark Lattery
Mark Lattery received a Ph. D. degree in experimental particle physics and a M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Minnesota/Twin Cities. He is Distinguished Professor of Physics, the 2021 David Hestenes Award for...
2024-02-0140 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 52 - Karle Delo - Implementing A.I. In The ClassroomIn this episode, Mark talks with Karle Delo about how teachers could use AI tools to generate ideas for connections between topics of study and areas of interest for their students. She talks about how to get started using AI and discusses the importance of not ignoring it entirely. She has many good resources and encourages teachers to take a look and see what could help them improve their practice or even streamline the sub plan building process.
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Karle Delo
Karle Delo is the Curriculum Director and an instructional coach at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools in Mid-Michigan. Before...
2024-01-0136 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 50 - Deanna Cullen - Editor for ChemEdXIn this episode, Mark talks with Deanna Cullen, about her work as a teacher, how she came to modeling, and how it changed her teaching. They talk about the work she is doing now with the Journal of Chemical Education and with ChemEdX, the Chemical Education Exchange. They also talk about Target Inquiry, a 2 1/2 year long professional development program which gives teachers the opportunity to do research and develop labs to build inquiry skills. They talk about summer conferences for chemistry teachers and the benefit of that kind of professional development.
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Deanna Cullen
Deanna Cullen is the...
2023-11-0132 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 49 - Kathy Malone - "FCI, the cognitive and metacognitive benefits of modeling and Kazakhstan"In this episode, Mark talks with Kathy Malone about her first exposure to modeling instruction methodology through the very first modeling physics workshop. They talk about Kathy's role in working to create the initial biology modeling materials, her research and work in Kazakhstan, and finally the research she has just recently published.
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Kathy Malone
Kathy holds undergraduate degrees in biology and physics education and master's degrees in Science Teaching and Instructional Science. She took her first course in physics modeling at ASU in 1995. She has since taught physics using modeling at both the high school and college...
2023-10-0147 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 48 - Mitchell Sweet - Proportional ReasoningIn this episode, Mark talks with Mitch Sweet, who teaches using modeling methodology at Scottsdale Community College. They discuss his journey with modeling, and the many workshops he attended before becoming a workshop facilitator. They talk about building a community of modelers and the differences between high school and college. Finally, they talk about the work that Mitch and others have done researching the effectiveness of using proportional reasoning to get students to link about how changing one variable would affect the other, rather than just blindly plugging numbers into an algorithm.
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Mitch Sweet
Mitch has been...
2023-09-0138 min
Creatrix CultureIlluminate the Soul (w/ Ron Interpreter, Lana Anderson Royce, Mark Royce)SaraWolf, Ron Interpreter, Lana Anderson Royce, and Mark Royce have been divinely guided to come to gather to co-create their upcoming Peyote Medicine Retreat in Peoria, AZ Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2023. Each one has walked a profound spiritual path and individually bring their gifts to share in this episode and this upcoming retreat. That they all hope is the beginning of many. As well as in this episode you will learn more about the sacred Grandfather plant, Peyote. Where the medicine is source for this retreat. And what profound changes you could experience by joining and communing with this powerful...
2023-08-1859 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 47 – Brant Hinrichs – “System Schema and Paying Attention to Social Positioning”In this episode, Mark talks with Dr. Brant Hinrichs, associate professor of physics at Drury, a small university in Missouri. He talks about his studies in physics, his introduction to research on physics education, attending a workshop on Remodeled University Physics, and his own work in physics education research. They talk about the similarities and differences in the modeling approach between high school and college or university settings. They spend time talking about System Schema and energy, especially how we talk about this in a physics classroom. Brant teaches physics, but the discussion would be helpful for teachers of other...
2023-08-0146 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 46 (repost) - David Hestenes - "The Modeling Theory of Cognition"This episode is a conversation with Dr. David Hestenes. Dr. Hestenes talks about his own education and work in various universities and departments. He talks about his graduate education and then goes in-depth about the research that led to developing the ideas and methodology underlying modeling instruction in physics and later other sciences and mathematics.
Guest Bio
David Orlin Hestenes, Ph.D. (born May 21, 1933) is a theoretical physicist and science educator. He is best known as chief architect of geometric algebra as a unified language for mathematics and physics, and as the founder of Modelling Instruction, a research-based...
2023-07-0155 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 45 – Phil Culcasi – Give Kids a Reason To LearnIn this episode, Mark talks with Phil Culcasi, a science and math teacher from Illinois, about his experience using modeling methodologies and leading workshops. They talk about asking questions to get at the students' thinking, grading without points, and whiteboarding. They also talk about Phil's work with aspiring teachers and his current project to bring whiteboards and discussion into the precalculus classroom.
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Phil Culcasi
Phil Culcasi has over 25 years of experience as a math and science teacher, and has taught at Wheaton Warrenville South High School since 2002 and served as science department chair since 2012. He is an...
2023-06-0137 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 44 - Kelli Warble - "Strong Advocate for Science Education"In this episode, Mark talks with Kelli Warble, long-time modeler and now works at Arizona State University primarily in physics education. They talk about her early exposure to modeling instruction and the new units for modeling in the middle school math classroom that they're working on, including this summer's bite-size workshops in middle school math. They also talk about several of Kelli's top tips for teaching in the modeling classroom - most of which would be excellent tips for any classroom.
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Kelli Warble
Kelli Warble became hooked on teaching after securing a part-time job running mathematics and s...
2023-05-0143 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 43 - Jon Andersoon - Teaching Physics from a Different PerspectiveIn this episode, Mark talks with Jon Anderson, a physics teacher at the high school and college level, and modeling workshop leader. They discuss the differences he sees in student engagement and understanding when exploring phenomena using the modeling instruction methodology. He also talks about how even veteran teachers look at teaching with a new perspective during and after modeling workshops.
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Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson has an M.Ed. in Physics Education and has taught physics for 36 years at both the high school and college levels. Currently, Jon is a Physics Instructor at the University of Minnesota...
2023-04-0137 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 42 – Frank Novakowski – Helping Students Make ConnectionsIn this episode, Mark talks with experienced modeler Frank Novakowski about the key changes to his teaching when he began using modeling instruction. They talk about the importance of the storyline in modeling, and how Frank and others are working to make the ideas in biology fit together in a cohesive story. He talks about what teachers do during workshops and how that helps them understand what students might be thinking as they go through activities.
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Frank Novakowski
Frank Novakowski has been teaching for 24 years, using modeling instruction methodology since 2003. He is the science curriculum leader at...
2023-03-0132 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 41 - Karle Delo & Erica Posthuma - Connecting the AMTA CommunityIn this episode, Mark talks with Karle Delo and Erica Posthuma, both of whom work on the social media presence of AMTA. They talk about the various ways to find AMTA resources and other teachers online as well as which places are particularly geared toward sharing modeling ideas with administrators or others new to modeling instruction, and which places are most geared toward talking about putting the methodologies into practice. There are so many ways to connect online. Find AMTA where you already spend time online!
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Karle Delo
Karle Delo taught middle school science for 10 years, and...
2023-02-0143 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 40 - Dwain Desbien - Rethinking What We Teach and WhyIn this episode, Mark talks with Dwain Desbien, a physics instructor at the community college level, about his research in physics education, methods to get students thinking deeply, and ways that we may consider why we teach what we teach as well as things we could add to improve our students' understanding.
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Dwain Desbien
Dwain Desbien teaches physics at the community college level. His research interests include classroom management, alternative problem solving techniques, assessment, goal-less problems, and alternative problem formats. He leads modeling instruction workshops and is always looking at ways to develop and evaluate materials for...
2023-01-0136 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 39 - George Nelson - Modeling in Middle SchoolsIn this episode, Mark talks with middle school modeling teacher George Nelson. They talk about the importance of building skills, rather than just focusing on making it through the assigned topics. Additionally they talk about the importance of classroom community and connecting with students.
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George Nelson
George has taught middle school since 2009, and has been using modeling methodology for the past seven years. George became acquainted with Modeling Instruction from the 3rd Masters of Natural Science program at Arizona State University under the leadership of Colleen Megowan-Romanowicz. George takes pride that his students learning science by doing...
2022-12-0132 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 38 - Dan Peluso - Astronomy, SETI, Music and ModelingIn this episode, Mark talks with Dan Peluso about his time teaching physics and astronomy and the work he has done to help develop the modeling instruction materials and workshop for astronomy modeling (the next one is coming up in January!) They talk about the work he is doing at the SETI Institute with citizen science and bringing access to scientific data and telescope images to classrooms as well as ways that teachers can use astronomy in an inquiry-driven way.
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Dan Peluso
Daniel Peluso is an astrophysics PhD candidate with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and...
2022-11-0150 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 37 – Ariel Serkin & Brenda Royce – “Improving Student Mathematical Reasoning with Modeling Instruction”In this episode, Mark talks with Ariel Serkin and Brenda Royce about improving student mathematical reasoning. They have given a workshop and a webinar on the topics, and have been working on these ideas for the last few years and have great examples for getting at the thinking needed for students to understand the math involved in the sciences we teach.
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Ariel Serkin
Ariel Serkin has been teaching since 2001, most recently as chemistry teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
When Ariel started teaching chemistry after a decade as a history teacher, she looked for ways to...
2022-10-0151 min
Lessons From The CockpitLeading at Sea with Navy Captain Royce WilliamsWelcome to the thirty-ninth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! A week after my first interview with Navy Captain Royce Williams he called me to say "I've thought of more things to talk about!" So this is part two of Captain Royce Williams discussing what it takes to keep the Navy refueled and rearmed at sea. He commanded a Carrier Air Wing during the Vietnam War and the USS El Dorado Command ship as its Captain in the 1960s and Royce tells us what it's like to lead while "Haze Grey and Underway.". ...
2022-09-021h 15Lessons From The CockpitLeading at Sea with Navy Captain Royce WilliamsWelcome to the thirty-ninth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! A week after my first interview with Navy Captain Royce Williams he called me to say "I've thought of more things to talk about!" So this is part two of Captain Royce Williams discussing what it takes to keep the Navy refueled and rearmed at sea. He commanded a Carrier Air Wing during the Vietnam War and the USS El Dorado Command ship as its Captain in the 1960s and Royce tells us what it's like to lead while "Haze Grey and Underway.". ...
2022-09-021h 15Science Modeling TalksEpisode 36 - Jim Stankevitz - "25 years of Modeling Instruction in Physics"In this episode, Mark talks with Jim Stenkevitz, retired modeler, about his 25+ years of teaching physics using the modeling approach, as well as his experience leading workshops and being on the board for AMTA.
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Jim Stankevitz
Jim Stenkevitz majored in physics and earned his masters degree in physics education. He was introduced to modeling at the University of Illinois Chicago in 1995. He used modeling for the rest of his career as a physics teacher. Additionally, he led physics workshops, helped to bring modeling instruction to other teachers in his school and district, and served on the board...
2022-09-0135 minLessons From The CockpitTop Secret Mission with Navy Captain Royce WilliamsWelcome to the thirty-eighth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! Military men and women are often sworn to secrecy. Captain Royce Williams was told never to tell anyone about his November 1952. Most air engagements last less than 60 seconds. Royce fought for 35 minutes with seven RUSSSIAN MiG-15 fighter jets over North Korea. He shot down four of the MiG-15s, landing on the USS Oriskany in a snow storm with 263 holes in his F9F Panther fighter jet. Fifty years later a Russian historian wrote about the air battle. Many are now trying to p...
2022-08-251h 12Lessons From The CockpitTop Secret Mission with Navy Captain Royce WilliamsWelcome to the thirty-eighth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! Military men and women are often sworn to secrecy. Captain Royce Williams was told never to tell anyone about his November 1952. Most air engagements last less than 60 seconds. Royce fought for 35 minutes with seven RUSSSIAN MiG-15 fighter jets over North Korea. He shot down four of the MiG-15s, landing on the USS Oriskany in a snow storm with 263 holes in his F9F Panther fighter jet. Fifty years later a Russian historian wrote about the air battle. Many are now trying to p...
2022-08-251h 12Science Modeling TalksEpisode 35 - Bryan Battaglia - Leading Students to Deeper UnderstandingFor this episode, Mark caught up with physics modeler Bryan Battaglia, during a modeling instruction workshop on computational modeling, physics first with bootstrap. They talked about Bryan's teaching journey and how modeling meshes quite well with the IB curriculum. They spend time talking about things we may do as teachers that actually stand in the way of student understanding, and talk about things we can do that help lead students to deeper understanding.
Guests
Bryan Battaglia
Bryan Battaglia is a 24 year science teacher from Macomb, Michigan. He earned a B.S. in Genetic Biology from Purdue University intending...
2022-08-0135 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 34 – Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz – “Improving Student Outcomes Through Modeling Instruction”In this episode, Mark talks with Dr. Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz about her experience finding modeling instruction as a veteran teacher, about shifting to standards-based grading, and about her Ph.D. research into improving student outcomes through modeling instruction.
Guests
Dr. Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz
Dr. Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz has been a high school science educator for more than 23 years, teaching various science courses in Ohio including Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Physics, Earth Science, and Chemistry. Currently, she teaches Chemistry and AP Chemistry at Ottawa Hills High School in Toledo Ohio.
She began using Modeling Instruction in 2011 after taking a...
2022-07-0140 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 33 - Earl Legleiter - "Modeling Workshop Leader for 25 years".mp3In this episode, Mark talks with Earl Legleiter about what it is like to be a science teacher in a rural school, and how modeling instruction helped Earl to improve his skills both in physics and as a physics, chemistry, and biology teacher. They talk about ways Earl helps students to think on their own, rather than waiting for a teacher to tell them what to think, and they talk about the work Earl is doing training teachers.
Guests
Earl Legleiter
Earl Legleiter has taught various science courses for over 20 years in rural schools, some of those years...
2022-06-0134 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 32 - Jeff Steinert - "From Mechanical Engineer to Science Modeling Teacher"In this episode, Mark talks with Jeff Steinert, a physics modeler with 24 years of experience with modeling instruction.
They talk about building a storyline for the course and about changing lab activities to better suit the students you have at a given time. They also talk about the way students learn and some of the latest research in science education.
Guests
Jeff Steinert
Jeff first became aware of physics education research in 1990. He read about the research, finding topics discussed to be the very topics he found to be most challenging in his own classroom. Jeff was able...
2022-05-0148 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 31 - Dr. Anita Schuchardt - "Modeling Biology with Mathmatics"Mark talks with Anita Schuchardt about her experience teaching using modeling methodology in biology at the university level. They talk about the value of having students develop mathematical models as well as pictorial representations of concepts they study. They also talk about the development of the modeling curriculum resources for biology as well as the research happening today for biology education.
Guests
Dr. Anita Schuchardt
Anita Schuchardt is an assistant professor of biology education research in the Department of Biology Teaching and Learning at the University of Minnesota. Anita has received a Ph.D. from Columbia University in...
2022-04-0142 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 30 – Melissa Girmscheid & Jess Dykes – “Computational Modeling in Physics First with Bootstrap”In this episode, Mark talks with Jess Dykes and Melissa Girmscheid, who are both modeling instructors and have spent time developing the modeling curriculum for Computational Modeling Physics First with Bootstrap, CMPF-B. They talk about that project as well as a number of other things going on in their schools and at AMTA.
Guests
Melissa Girmscheid
Melissa has been a fan of Modeling Instruction since she learned physics through Modeling in high school. She is a graduate of Arizona State University where she was fortunate to learn Modeling as her teaching methods course and has since returned to...
2022-03-0144 min
The Bader ShowRoyce Alger | The Bader Show (Ep. 273)Join two-time NCAA champion Royce Alger on The Bader Show as he reflects on the best moments from the Iowa-Oklahoma State rivalry.
0:00: The Rivalry: Iowa-Oklahoma State
1:00: Royce Alger joins the show.
3:00: 1984 Iowa-Oklahoma State.
9:00: Cowboy gear.
11:00: The history of a rivalry.
16:00: Living in a tent.
21:00: Setting the attendance record at Kinnick Stadium.
23:30: Worst memory from the Iowa-Oklahoma State rivalry.
27:00: Coaching Iowa on the bench.
35:00: Royce Alger Sweats it out
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2022-02-1745 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 29 – Dr. James Vesenka – “Modeling with a University Professor”Mark talks with Jamie Vesenka, "Dr. V." to his students about modeling instruction at the university level, developing a physics course for students who intend to pursue life science careers, challenges of pandemic learning, and a sensor tool that has been incredibly useful for physics instruction even while studying remotely, iOLab. Finally, they talk about gaps in student learning over the years, and challenges they see teaching higher-order skills today.
Guest Bio
Dr. James "Jamie" Vesenka
Dr. James Vesenka, "Jamie" or "Dr. V" to his students, is a professor of physics at the University of New England.
In 1995...
2022-02-0149 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 28 - David Bates - Middle School Modeler - "It's About Relationships"In this episode, Mark talks with middle school teacher David Bates about his experience with modeling instruction at the middle school level. They talk about how middle schoolers are developing as individuals and as learners, and they talk about how modeling gives each student a voice, regardless of their prior experience with science education.
Guest Bio
David Bates
David Bates is an educator who has served in a variety of educational settings over his 34 year career. He earned a BS in Special Education and MA in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. He has taught Special Education CI...
2021-12-0147 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 27 – John Baunach – Computational Modeling and MoreThis month, Mark talks with John Baunach, a modeler and teacher of ninth-grade physics. He talks about his career journey as well as the ways that modeling changed his teaching. They talk about computational modeling in physics first using code to help students understand mechanics. They also talk about the flow of courses at John's school and the newest modeling workshop, modeling astronomy. Finally, they talk about tips for new modelers and advice to all teachers.
Guest Bio
John Baunach
John has been teaching for nearly a decade, in public, private, and parochial high schools (and briefly in...
2021-12-0144 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 26 – Jeremy Secaur – The Students Voice, Intellectual Risk, and A Healthy Support SystemIn this episode, Mark talks with Jeremy Secaur, a modeling instructor and physics teacher from the Cleveland, Ohio area. They talk about his introduction to modeling, bringing modeling workshops to the Cleveland area, whiteboarding, and Socratic questioning methods. Jeremy talks about being aware of societal norms about "who does science," and how we need to be both careful and intentional about managing discourse in our classrooms. Jeremy's description of how he communicates to students the importance of every voice is particularly worth hearing. Finally, they talk about the importance of support systems, for both the beginning modeler and the experienced...
2021-11-0148 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 23 – Jane Jackson – 27 years developing Modeling InstructionIn this episode, Mark talks with Jane Jackson, who has worked on modeling instruction for the last 27 years. She gives us insight into the history of modeling instruction as well as the challenges we face funding workshops. She also talks about the importance of science education, and specifically physics education.Guest BioJane JacksonI grew up in rural Connecticut, married an Arizonan at age 19, and began study at Arizona State University as a sophomore. I earned a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in physics at ASU, and loved the work...
2021-08-0137 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 22 - Marta Stoeckle - Thoughts on “instructional shifts” and “Educational Equity”
2021-07-0138 minTransforming Lives Bible ShowTRANSFORMING LIVES BIBLE RADIO S05 #96 - "TAKE UP YOUR CROSS" MARK 8:44-38BIBLE STUDY ONLINE WITH DR. V. "TAKE UP YOUR CROSS" MARK 8:34-38
2021-06-1355 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 21 - Dr. Mina Bhagdev - "Words Matter" Promoting Equity in the Classroom
2021-06-0144 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 20 – Kathy Harper – “Ohio State University, Modeling and Engineering”In this episode, Mark talks with Kathy Harper, a senior lecturer in engineering education at The Ohio State University. She tells us about how she found her way to a modeling workshop half her lifetime ago, and how modeling has changed her life. They also talk about the work that Kathy has done bringing modeling workshops to Ohio, and then having workshops to develop small activities to bring tastes of engineering to our science courses. We hope you enjoy listening!Guest BiosKathy HarperKathy Harper is a senior lecturer in the Department...
2021-05-0149 min2021-04-0158 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 18 - Karle Delo - "Middle School M.I. and AMTA's New Marketing Director"In this episode, Mark talks with Karle Delo, who came to modeling as a middle school science teacher, and is now working as an instructional coach and technology integrationist in Michigan. She talks about the most important things that modeling has brought to her teaching practice and she talks about plans in her other new role in marketing for AMTA.Guest BiosKarle DeloKarle Delo taught middle school science for 10 years, and has been a Modeler since 2016. Currently, she is an Instructional Coach and Technology Integrationist in Mid-Michigan, and leads Middle School...
2021-03-0145 min
On The Range Podcast"Special Guest Royce Gracie" - On The Range Podcast LIVE S2 Ep.6Martial Arts and MMA legend Royce Gracie Joins Mark and Rick on On The Range Podcast!
Hosted by life long friends Rick Hogg and Mark Kelley.
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-Rick Hogg is a 29 year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran. Rick has taken his 13 combat deployments, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, and teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat instructor and harnessed them...
2021-02-0348 min2021-02-0132 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 16 - Erica Posthuma & Molly Bickle - The next GenerationIn this episode, Mark talks with Erica Posthuma and her student Molly Bickle. This conversation explores passing the torch to a next generation science instructor.Guest BioMolly BickleMolly Bickle is a senior at University High School of Indiana. She is a varsity golfer in the fall and is heavily involved in her school’s musical in the spring. After taking three years of Chemistry, Molly is very excited to combine her love for the subject with her passion for and interest in education. Additionally, she spent January of 2020 student teaching for a...
2021-01-0144 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 15 - Dan Peluso - Astronomy and Grades Don't Matter?In this episode, Mark talks with Dan Peluso, an astrophysics PhD candidate working on getting students and teachers to do citizen science in the classroom. He talks about how he became a teacher and became a part of the modeling community, and using modeling and astronomy in his physics classes. He shares his plans as he moves into working on his PhD full time this year as well as working with SETI to get telescopes into classrooms all over the world, enabling students to become part of the scientific community even at a young age.Guest Bio
2020-10-0149 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 14 - Fran Poodry and Matt Greenwolfe - "Tools of the Trade"In this episode, Mark talks with Fran Poodry and Matt Greenwolfe. They talk about how each one came to find modeling instruction and how their first modeling workshop changed their teaching. They also talk about tools and resources for the modeling classroom while we are unable to share lab equipment. These tools provide both lab data students can analyze and the opportunity to upload student-created videos and analyze the data. This is a very timely discussion, as many teachers are rethinking their plans for classes this year.Guest BiosFran Poodry Fran Poodry...
2020-09-0159 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 13 - Mark Schober - "The Richness of Learning From One Another"In this episode, Mark talks with Mark Schober about his career as a physics teacher, how modeling changed his teaching, how that led him to using Standards Based Grading with Modeling Physics, and later how Mark was part of the group of experts developing the modeling materials for waves and light. Mark talks about how he loves making and sharing ideas for low-cost lab equipment. They end with talking about the importance of community for teachers.
2020-08-0241 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 12 - Teresa Marx - "AMTA's New President"In this episode, Mark talks with incoming AMTA president, Teresa Marx. They talk about the way Teresa's teaching looks different as a result of modeling instruction, starting the organization STEMTeachersMassBay, the recent virtual AMTA conference, and Teresa's ideas for the next year with AMTA.Guest BioTeresa MarxTeresa is a public school parent and a public school teacher. She has been teaching chemistry for 19 years in the Boston area. Although she has taught a variety of high school sciences, including physics, biology, biotechnology, engineering, organic and biochemistry, she is a chemistry teacher...
2020-07-0242 min
Mark Metry Show303: Royce White | Former NBA Player Leading Minneapolis ProtestsRoyce White was drafted 16th overall in the 2012 NBA draft. Ahead of being drafted he spoke openly about being diagnosed with anxiety disorder or (GAD) as a teenager. After being drafted, White publicly voiced concerns about the NBA having no concrete mental health policy. He advocated for a mental health reform within the NBA, all sports and the greater society. Since then he has not been on an NBA roster, even though he was likened to players such as Charles Barkley and LeBron James. Despite his absence from the NBA, it is clear that his advocacy has caused movement in...
2020-06-2257 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 11 - Rebecca Vieyra & Colleen Megowan-Romanowicz - "Building Content Knowledge, AMTA Projects and a New App"In this episode, Mark talks with Colleen Megowan-Romanowicz, AMTA's first executive officer and now senior fellow, and Rebecca Vieyra, who works through many channels to improve our systems of education. They talk about the value of teacher training in a workshop setting, where the instructor and participants all participate in building content knowledge. Rebecca tells us about some of the projects they have been working on, including the development of the computational modeling in physics first material and a new app that allows users to see magnetic field lines using augmented reality on a smartphone.Guest Bios
2020-06-0135 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 10 - Colleen Megowan-Romanowicz & Wendy Hehemann - “AMTA Workshops & Leaders”In this episode, Mark talks with Colleen Megowan-Romanowicz, AMTA's first executive officer and now senior fellow, and Wendy Hehemann, AMTA's national workshop coordinator. They talk about the beginnings of AMTA as an organization and about workshops, both in-person and virtual. They talk about the benefits of attending each kind of workshop as well as how workshop leaders are chosen.Guest BiosWendy HehemannWendy's background was in elementary education and she worked with English Language Learners. Wendy joined the second cohort of students in the Master's of Natural Sciences program at the modeling...
2020-05-0139 min
Can Crushers Wrestling PodcastCan Crushers Spotlight with Royce IsaacsStrictly Business star Royce Isaacs uses some of his down time to talk to Can Crushers listeners about what it means to wrestle in the NWA, a great company with respect for the past and an eye towards the future! He addresses the obvious comparison to the Four Horsemen as well why he can't stand to see his lovely lady, Mae Valentine, talking to Sal! Rumors abound a cross-promotion super card! What does Isaacs know about that!Send us a Text Message.Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling BrandUse promo...
2020-04-3044 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 09 - Dr. Bill Thornburgh - "Stay calm, stay healthy, engage students"In this conversation, Mark Royce talks with AMTA executive officer Bill Thornburgh about the challenges and ways to make the most of our time while working with students remotely. They talk in particular about how some aspects of modeling instruction are challenging in this environment, but how we can continue to do many of the things we find so valuable for our students and their learning. They also talk about connecting with others, finding resources for distance learning, summer workshops, and supporting AMTABill Thornburgh taught high school environmental science, biology, and chemistry over the course of 10...
2020-04-1334 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 08 – Christi Mendoza & George Nelson – "Modeling in the Middle Schools"In this conversation, Christi Medoza and George Nelson talk about modeling at the middle school level. They talk about the challenges some teachers see in the variety of topics covered in middle school science, but the wonderful way that modeling instruction lets us adjust the way things are done in class, and let the students lead the way in discovering the way various phenomena work. They each share the biggest changes to their thinking or practice that came as a result of discovering modeling instruction.
2020-04-0247 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 07 - Tanea Hibler & Ariel Serkin - "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"In this episode, Mark talks with Ariel Serkin and Tanea Hibler, modelers who are passionate about building equity and dismantling racism in the classroom. They share reasons that they are passionate about the work and talk about big things and little things they do in their classrooms to increase representation for all of their students, create safe spaces, and open dialogue about race within the science classroom and in their school communities.Guest BiosTanea HiblerAfter having taught at international schools since 2009, Mrs. Hibler returned to teach in Phoenix in 2015. She previously...
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Science Modeling TalksEpisode 06 - Raymond Howanski - "The importance of developing community"In this episode, we hear from Raymond Howanski from outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He talks about the reasons his district changed the order of their science classes to begin with physics before progressing to chemistry and finally biology. He talks about the additional topics they can cover in a biology course when students already understand the chemistry involved in processes. Ray also talks a lot about building community in the classroom and connecting with a community of like-minded educators. Guest BioRaymond Howanski has been an educator for 32 years, all of them in the Ridley school d...
2020-02-0146 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 05 - Erica Posthuma - "Students learn better from teachers who care"In this conversation with Erica Posthuma, we hear about her experience of going through her first modeling workshop and the "aha" moments that she experienced. Erica talks about how modeling instruction makes chemistry accessible to even students who do not perceive themselves as strong math students. She talks about how modeling instruction units align well with the big goals of NGSS. Finally, Erica also talks about the importance of community and support when teaching using modeling instruction. Guest BioErica Posthuma has been a science educator since 2001, teaching in both public and private school settings. S...
2020-01-0243 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 04 – Brenda Royce – “The goal is to promote understanding”In this conversation with Brenda Royce, we hear about the things she learned while going through two summer workshops in modeling instruction and then teaching physics and later chemistry using modeling methods. Brenda talks about becoming aware of student misconceptions as well as learning to help students think through the observations they are making. Finally, she shares feedback she has received from students about how their own thinking and approach to school is changed after taking her class.Guest BioBrenda Royce has her B.A. in Chemistry from California State University, Fresno and M...
2019-08-0125 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 03 – David Hestenes – “The Modeling Theory of Cognition”This episode is a conversation with Dr. David Hestenes. Dr. Hestenes talks about his own education and work in various universities and departments. He talks about his graduate education and then goes in-depth about the research that led to developing the ideas and methodology underlying modeling instruction in physics and later other sciences and mathematics.Guest BioDavid Orlin Hestenes, Ph.D. (born May 21, 1933) is a theoretical physicist and science educator. He is best known as chief architect of geometric algebra as a unified language for mathematics and physics, and as the founder of Modelling...
2019-07-0255 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 02 – Colleen Megowan – “Collaborative Sense Making”Colleen Megowan has extensive experience teaching in the classroom in California. She did her graduate work and eventually went on to teach at Arizona State University. Colleen was at ASU during the very beginning of the formation of AMTA and served as its first Executive Officer in 2011. Mark talks to Colleen about her early days in teaching using modeling instruction and what drives her to continue spreading the word about modeling and why she is still enthusiastic about it to this day.Guest BioColleen was a high school physics and mathematics teacher and Modeler...
2019-06-0238 minScience Modeling TalksEpisode 01 – Larry Dukerich – “Change the trajectory of your career”In this episode, we hear from Larry Dukerich, one of the key people who developed modeling resources for chemistry instruction. He talks about how modeling changed the way he taught and expands on the three main ways that modeling differs from a traditional lecture-style classroom.Guest BioLarry Dukerich received his B.S. in Chemistry from Michigan State University and his Masters of Natural Science from Arizona State University. He taught high school chemistry and physics, including regular, honors and AP courses, in Michigan and Arizona for 34 years. He was a Woodrow Wilson Dreyfus Fellow...
2019-05-0234 minScience Modeling TalksWelcome to Science Modeling Talks!Learn about Science Modeling Talks in a brief introduction.
2019-04-0101 min
Late Night Radio with Jerry Royce Live!EP. 609 LATE NIGHT RADIO WITH JERRY ROYCE LIVE, C0-HOST, MS. JACKSON AND HOLLYWOOD FILM PRODUCER, MARK W. KOCH30-Day Study Guide 30-Day Study Guide by Mark W. Koch Mark is an author, speaker and Hollywood Film Producer. He has produced several A-list films including the number one box office hit \"Lost in Space.\" Dedicating his life to God, he is now committed to spreading the message of Jesus Christ Through Faith based global media, including books and feature films. He is the Chairman of Prelude Pictures which produces and markets morally responsible message based family films. For speaking engagements please visit: TheFirstHour.com The Bible tells us that God wants to bless our lives in ways that we...
2017-10-191h 55Late Night Radio with Jerry Royce Live!EP. 609 LATE NIGHT RADIO WITH JERRY ROYCE LIVE, C0-HOST, MS. JACKSON AND HOLLYWOOD FILM PRODUCER, MARK W. KOCH30-Day Study Guide 30-Day Study Guide by Mark W. Koch Mark is an author, speaker and Hollywood Film Producer. He has produced several A-list films including the number one box office hit \"Lost in Space.\" Dedicating his life to God, he is now committed to spreading the message of Jesus Christ Through Faith based global media, including books and feature films. He is the Chairman of Prelude Pictures which produces and markets morally responsible message based family films. For speaking engagements please visit: TheFirstHour.com The Bible tells us that God wants to bless our lives in ways that we...
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Foreign Policy ProvCastEpisode #9: European Integration and the Church (Mark Royce)In this episode we will speak with Mark Royce about the church’s role in the European integration project that has developed into the European Union. As part of his doctoral dissertation, Royce examined how the historic influence of the Roman Catholic Church and various Protestant denominations in Europe helped some countries accept integration while others resisted.
Mark Royce currently teaches political science at George Mason University and NVCC Annandale. He has written previously for Providence as well as for The European Legacy, International & Comparative Law Quarterly, and the Journal of Church & State.
When we first recorded this podcast late la...
2017-04-1826 min