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Geometry and Technology in the Secondary School
The 1996 Summer Program for Teachers at The Geometry Center,
July 8 - 26, 1996
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Program Description
Continuing on the success of the Geometry Center's 1995 Summer
Materials Development program and its 1995-96 course,
Geometry and Technology in the Secondary School,
the Geometry Center will offer another innovative summer opportunity
for teachers
July 8 - 26, 1996.
This three-week summer program is designed to bring together teachers
from across th country to participate in an intense experience that
will increase their knowledge of:
- Contemporary geometric content,
- Mathematical visualization,
- Technology in the geometry classroom, and
- Development of curriculum materials.
The course will cover materials for effective use in the traditional
geometry course or as enrichment in other mathematics courses. To
assist participating teachers, the Geometry Center will provide:
- Experienced instructors and support staff,
- A stimulating work environment with excellent resources,
- Course credit at no charge to participants,
- Room, board, and travel funding.
This program will provide an exceptional opportunity to
experience
being in a course that:
- uses cooperative teams and problem posing strategies,
- emphasizes exploration, conjecture, and understanding
of geometric ideas, and
- applies insights to real-world problems.
Teachers in the 1996 program will be expected to remain in contact
with their team members and te Center during the 1996-97 school year
(via telecommunications or in person, as appropriate). They will
report how the materials are working or were modified for use, and how
the course content affected their students and their own teaching.
Geometry and Technology in the Secondary School
This course (Math 5337) focuses on the geometry of symmetry, manifolds
and dynamics, and on the use of technology to enhance the study of
geometric concepts.
Teachers in the summer program will learn how to:
- Use secondary-level materials developed at the Center, including:
- Use commercially-available software
(e.g., Geometer's Sketchpad & MacMath), and
- Write their own computer- or video-based curriculum materials.
Tuition Waiver
Tuition for the 3-credit University of Minnesota course, Math 5337,
will be waived for all participants.
Housing
Double-occupancy, air-conditioned dormitory rooms with full board will
be provided for each participant. All participants are expected to
live on campus during the entire three week program, July 8-26, 1996.
Travel Reimbursements
Up to $250 for travel expenses will be available to each participant
to support travel costs to Minneapolis. These funds are available to
support only one round trip the attend the institute. Documentation
of travel expenses by airplane, train, bus, or personal automobile is
required. Individual stipend amounts are limited to the lowest
economy-class travel fare by airplane from your home address. Local,
weekend, or other incidental travel will not be supported.
Eligibility and Application Procedure
Applications
from teachers of grades 5-12 are welcomed. The program
can accommodate up to 24 participants and is intended for certified
middle and high school teachers nationwide. Unusual cases may be
considered. Women and underrepresented minorities are especially
encouraged to apply.
There are no specific background requirements for this
program. However, our aim is to put together teams whose combined
membership exhibits the following talents:
- curriculum development,
- mathematical visualization,
- technology in the classroom,
- creative problem solving, and
- team building.
Individuals with a depth of experience in one or more of the areas
listed above will have as good, or slightly better, a chance of being
selected as tose with a broad exposure but less depth in at least one
area. Availability to attend the full three-week session is essential
for acceptance. Completed applications, including a background
statement, a letter of support, and references must be received at the
Center by
February 1, 1996.
For Additional Information, Contact:
Andrea Olson
The Geometry Center
400 Lind Hall
207 Church St. SE.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
summer96-admin@geom.umn.edu
(email)
612-626-8318 (voice mail)
612-626-0888 (receptionist)
612-626-7131 (fax)
The Geometry Center is funded by the National Science Foundation, the
Department of Energy, Minnesota Technology, Inc., and the University
of Minnesota.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer.
The information on this page is available in alternate formats.
Contact The Geometry Center as indicated above.
Apply: Application for The Geometry Center 1996 Summer Program for Teachers
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