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2012 Cray Academy

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 7/20/2012 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 7/27/2012 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 10
Agency Contact: Michelle Parks
Agency Assistant: Shari Owen 715-720-2060
Audience: Elementary and Middle School Teachers
Location: CVTC - Business Education Center
620 West Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Facility: Room 249
Date/Time:
7/30/2012 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Registration: 7:30 am-8:30 am; Keynote Presentation: 8:30 am-10:15 am
7/31/2012 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
8/1/2012 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Registration: 7:30 am-8:30 am
8/2/2012 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
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2012 Cray Academy

This is an exciting science session for elementary teachers. Topics include light and optics, fluids and gases, motion, simple machines, magnetism, electricity, aerospace science, heat, chemical, and earth science. Concentration will be on constructing and using a wide range of equipment and devices that will stimulate the imagination and really turn kids on to science.  Participants will make and take 15 devices, including devices for sound, waves, light and optics, air pressure devices, magic "tricks" that utilize science principles, Bernoulli apparatus, Archimedes boat contest, electricity devices, and much more. Participants will also learn how to set up labs and exploratoriums in the classroom. They will discover how to run six simple science contests that will raise the enthusiasm level in the classroom to all time heights.

Participants will learn how to make science relevant to students. The atmosphere in this class is informal and priority is placed on 'stuff' that teachers can apply immediately in the classroom with an emphasis on using easy to obtain, low cost materials to teach the full range of elementary and middle school science. The major part of the time will be spent on demonstrations, labs, hands-on activities, and constructing make-and-take pieces of science apparatus. Special emphasis is on an explanation of science principles. The constructivist model of learning, technology in the workplace, gender equity issues, critical thinking, classroom cooperation, and alternative assessment techniques are included. Participants will return to the classroom in the fall as the most exciting teachers in their building.
 

Presenter:  Larry Scheckel

Larry Scheckel has taught science at Tomah High School for over 38 years. He has won numerous awards include six times Wisconsin Science Teacher of the Year, Kohl Award, Tandy Award, and National Health Physics Science Teacher of the Year. Larry has incorporated new and innovative technologies his physics practice including robotics, liquid nitrogen, LED's, lasers and holography. He enjoys sharing his experiences with other teachers.

 

Instructor of Record:  Larry Scheckel

Course Assessment Requirements:

  • Attend all requried days.
  • Write a reflection paper after each day's activities.
  • Present a favorite lab or demonstration to the class.
  • Show a magazine article or book you find helpful in your teaching.
  • Demonstrate a teaching technique or classroom activity that you found helpful.

 

Fees:

  • Registration Fee:  $80
  • Session Fee:  $300 for non-consortium members
  • Optional Graduate Credit Fee:  $400

 

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
WES9The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Pupil Services
WPS1The pupil services professional understands the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WPS2The pupil services professional understands the complexities of learning and knowledge of comprehensive, coordinated practice strategies that support pupil learning, health, safety and development.
WPS3The pupil services professional has the ability to use research, research methods and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms.
WPS4The pupil services professional understands and represents professional ethics and social behaviors appropriate for school and community.
WPS5The pupil services professional understands the organization, development, management and content of collaborative and mutually supportive pupil services programs within educational settings.
WPS6The pupil services professional is able to address comprehensively the wide range of social, emotional, behavioral and physical issues and circumstances which may limit pupils’ abilities to achieve positive learning outcomes through development, implementation and evaluation of system-wide interventions and strategies.
WPS7The pupil services professional interacts successfully with pupils, parents, professional educators, employers, and community support system such as juvenile justice, public health, human services and adult education.