Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE), the National Science Foundation (NSF-0845314), and the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (OUBS) present a professional development workshop on Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century for Oklahoma high school science teachers and undergraduate and graduate students in science education. The workshop will be held Friday Sept. 16 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Sept. 18, 2011 (3:00 PM) at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on Lake Texoma, OK.
The only cost for participants is a $25 registration fee. Deadline for registration and payment of fee is September 1, 2011. Early registration is advised since places are limited to 30 registrants. Registrants will receive a confirmation letter with maps and additional information.
Topics covered will include: The nature of science and the latest developments in evolutionary biology, resources on teaching evolution and services available for teachers, curriculum development and state standards, and dealing with classroom and community controversy. Teachers will have the opportunity to present their favorite lesson plans and discuss any problems they encountered in teaching evolution.
Instructors include Dr. Julie Angle (Teaching and Curriculum Leadership, OSU), Dr. Richard Broughton (Zoology, OU), Dr. Ola Fincke (Zoology, OU), Dr. Cecil Lewis (Anthropology, OU), Dr. Joseph Maness (Southwestern OSU), Bob Melton (Science Curriculum Specialist, Putnam City Schools), Dr. Stanley Rice (Biological Sciences, Southeastern OSU). Dr. Frank Sonleitner (Zoology, OU) and Dr Victor Hutchison (Zoology, OU).
Participants will earn a certificate of participation for professional development credit. They will also receive two books on teaching evolution: Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science, and The Virus and the Whale: Exploring Evolution in Creatures Large and Small. Accomodations and meals at the UOBS and a stipend to cover travel are included.
Registration forms and payment information are on-line at: www.oklascience.org/teachers.pdf and at www.ou.edu/uobs/teachers.htm.
Workshop flyer
Application Form