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| Paper: |
What Would Galileo Do? An Update on the Galileo Teacher Training Program |
| Volume: |
457, Connecting People to Science |
| Page: |
137 |
| Authors: |
Kruse, B.; Manning, J. G.; Schultz, G.; Fraknoi, A. |
| Abstract: |
The Galileo Teacher Training Program (GTTP) is a heritage program of the
International Year of Astronomy (IYA) and Beyond that provides professional
development for teachers in grades 3–12. At the core of every GTTP workshop are activities inspired by Galileo's iconic observations, IYA and NASA
resources and activities, activities related to fundamental concepts to
assist teachers in meeting their curriculum goals, and the inclusion of resources adaptable for use in the classroom. GTTP actively utilizes a hands-on, inquiry based collaborative activity model of learning, modeling effective techniques for engaging student interest and promoting scientific literacy for both content and process. This article includes lessons learned from the pilot and following workshops and plans to take the concept forward in flexible and adaptive ways. |
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