Arkansas site leader Gay Stewart and future teachers discuss the design of an assessment.
PhysTEC Project Contact
University of Arkansas
Gay Stewart
Department of Physics
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Tel: 479-575-2408
Fax: 479-575-4580
University of Arkansas'
PhysTEC Website
The PhysTEC program at Arkansas develops student interest in physics with inquiry-based introductory courses, guides potential teachers through the licensure process, and mentors them during the early years of their professional lives. Arkansas has a Learning Assistants program that has played a significant role in recruitment and retention of new teachers. Course reforms in the calculus-based introductory sequence have proven quite successful in producing learning gains, independent of instructor. The physical science for elementary teachers course is now required for all elementary education majors. The university has also funded a TIR position in the College of Education and Health Professions, which gives the physics department a strong ally in the College.
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| Gay Stewart | John Stewart |
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| Marc Reif 2002-2003 |
David Young 2003-2004 |
Donna Owen 2004-2006 |
Tracy Bond 2006-2007 |
