Stage 1 1980–1992
The theoretical and practical foundations for Modeling Instruction were thoroughly developed, tested and published during this period of physics education research. In these early years, there [...]
Excellent Teachers, a Community of Educators, & Adapting STEM Curriculum
Since its inception with the creation and dissemination of the well known Force Concept Inventory from Arizona State University (authored by the first ‘Modelers’ David Hestenes, Malcolm Wells, and Gregg Swackhammer), Modeling Instruction has grown dramatically. Our community of educators is continually producing high-quality solutions to the STEM education crisis, including…
- highly trained and effective STEM teachers working in classrooms throughout the world after participating in one of our professional development opportunities
- a grassroots association of ‘Modelers’ consisting of practicing STEM teachers constantly collaborating to improve our classrooms and inspire our students
- a community-inspired repository of STEM curriculum, based upon education research, which is always evolving as our members refine and share lessons
The Evolution of Modeling
Modeling is well-prepared to help improve the competence of STEM teachers at a national scale.
Read the following account to see how.