Southeastern Regional Robert Noyce Conference 2024: Full Schedule

The Southeastern Regional Robert Noyce Conference brings together scholars, pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, mentor teachers, PI’s & Co PI’s of the NSF Robert Noyce program. The conference provides educational keynotes, sessions, networking and mentoring opportunities.

10:00am CDT

Developing Student Ideas in Physical Science

Friday June 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Grand Bay Ballroom II

Deep understanding of concepts in science requires students to work through their ideas along with scientific investigation. This session will discuss methods to help students work through the development of physical science concepts through engagement with big ideas, prompting and encouraging students to develop their own ideas about concepts, and supporting students through the development of accurate scientific explanations.

Speakers

Dr. Drew Gossen

University of South Alabama

Dr. Drew Gossen taught middle school and high school science for 11 years, including courses in junior high physical science, high school physics, and a variety of other science elective courses. After receiving his Ph.D. in science education at Oklahoma State University, he moved... Read More →

Friday June 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Grand Bay Ballroom II

Scholars, Science