PATHWAYS TO CHANGE:

An International Conference on Transforming Math and Science Education in the K16 Continuum

 

 
 

Sponsored by the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Teacher Education Collaborative (STEMTEC)

 

Lead Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst

 

 

Funded in part by the National Science Foundation  
Collaboratives for Excellence in Teacher Preparation

 

April 18-21, 2002

Doubletree Hotel, Crystal City, Arlington VA 

 

Cosponsored or endorsed by

Pathways to Change focuses on transforming college math and science teaching for all students, and especially for the future K12 teachers who will prepare the next generations of college students. Examples of such changes are inquiry-based teaching, group work (cooperative learning), alternative assessment, and the use of educational technology. Another example is the use of peer teaching or working with younger students to improve student learning and to stimulate thinking about teaching as a career.

Everyone interested in Pathways is invited to register and participate. The first day of the conference will be devoted to to business meetings for participants in the NSF Collaboratives for Excellence in Teacher Preparation. The remaining days will offer a variety of plenary sessions, breakouts, exhibits, and optional workshops open to all participants. There is an optional banquet on the evening of April 18.

Program Information March 27

[Keynote and featured speakers], [Symposia], [Panels], [Papers], [Workshops], [Posters]

[Program at a Glance] [Final CETP Meeting Agenda] [ Abstracts] [Proceedings]

PROPOSALS: We invite proposals on a variety of topics for several types of presentations: symposia, panels, workshops, papers, posters, and videos.

Note: The deadline for papers has passed. At this time we will consider posters on a space-available basis.

FEES: Registration includes proceedings on CD, coffee breaks, exhibits, and all sessions except the workshops. The registration fee is $350 ($250 for CETP participants) after April 1, 2002. Onsite registration will require payment by check or cash. Online registration is preferred and will accept credit cards.

HOTEL: The Crystal City Doubletree Hotel is conveniently located on the Metro just outside Washington, DC. The conference rate no longer applies, but space may be available. Ask about discounts that may apply. Click here for information about nearby hotels.

VIDEO FESTIVAL:  Videos dealing with topics within the scope of Pathways to Change may be submitted for possible viewing during the conference. A copy of the video must be mailed in for consideration.

 

PROCEEDINGS:  All the accepted abstracts (approximately 100) are already available on this web site. After the confernce, the 37 submitted papers will also be online. A CD with the abstracts and papers will be distributed at the conference, and will be available from STEMTEC for $10 including shipping in the US; an additional charge will apply for international orders. A printed proceedings with selected papers will be available later.