OESE TEACHERS’ EVOLUTION WORKSHOP 2012

Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes

Who: High school science teachers and college majors in science education from Oklahoma and northern Texas (approximately from Texarkana, to Dallas-Fort Worth and suburbs to Wichita Falls, Texas)

When: Friday Oct. 5 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 (3:00 PM)

Where: The University of Oklahoma Biological Station on Lake Texoma, OK

Topics covered will include:

  • The nature of science and latest developments in evolutionary biology
  • Curriculum development and state standards
  • Resources on teaching evolution for teachers
  • Discussion of participants’ favorite lesson plans and classroom experiences
  • Dealing with classroom and community controversy
  • Legislation and the political landscape.

Participants will earn a certificate of participation for professional development credit.

Instructors include:

  • Dr. Julie Angle (Teaching and Curriculum Leadership, OSU)
  • Dr. Richard Broughton (Zoology, OU)
  • Dr. Ola Fincke (Zoology, OU)
  • Dr. Victor Hutchison (Zoology, OU)
  • Dr. Cecil Lewis (Anthropology, OU)
  • Dr. Joseph Maness (Biological Sciences, Southwestern OSU)
  • Bob Melton (Science Curriculum Specialist, Putnam City Schools)
  • Dr. Stanley Rice (Biological Sciences, Southeastern OSU)

All materials (including two books on teaching evolution), accommodations, and meals at the UOBS are included. The only cost for participants is a $25 registration fee. Registration deadline is Sept. 14, 2012. Early registration is advised as places are limited to 30 registrants.

Further information, registration forms and payment information are on-line at: www.oklascience.org/teachers.pdf and at www.ou.edu/uobs/teachers.htm.

Presented by Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education, the National Science Foundation (NSF-0845314), and the University of Oklahoma Biological Station.

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