Alliance for Physics Excellence: A Professional Development Model for Enriching Teaching and Learning in Physics

• In Event: Roundtable Session 5
  In Roundtable Session: Professional Development in Secondary Science

Abstract

There is currently a huge impetus to improve student achievement in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). In keeping with this mandate, the Alliance for Physics Excellence (APEX) was formed with the goal of transforming physics education in the state of Alabama. APEX seeks to help teachers gain a deeper knowledge of physics content and employ more effective physics based pedagogical strategies to enable students to achieve higher gains. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the goals of APEX as a professional development training model for physics teachers in Alabama.

Authors

• Dennis Sunal, The University of Alabama

• Justina Anietem Ogodo, The Univeristy of Alabama

• Marsha Emelene Simon, The University of Alabama

• Tara Y Ray, Univsersity of Alabama

• Cynthia S. Sunal, The University of Alabama

• John A. Dantzler, The University of Alabama

• Lauren Holmes, The University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

• James Wl Harrell

• Mohan D Aggarwal, Alabama A&M University