Portable Advanced Science Exploration (PASE)

PASE SUMMER INSTITUTE

PROMOTING ADVANCED SCIENCE EXPLORATION THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

July 12-15

Registration is now closed for the 2010 PASE Summer Institute.

Are you a public middle or high school science teacher looking for in-depth training opportunities using cutting-edge technology? Could you benefit from direct access to portable scientific lab equipment designed to enhance the classroom experience for your students?

Then make plans to attend the 2010 Summer Institute at the SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.

What is PASE?

PASE promotes science exploration through the use of technology by putting advanced equipment in the hands of dedicated teachers and providing meaningful training that enhances classroom instruction.

Who does the PASE Summer Institute serve?

Public middle and high school teachers of the physical and biological sciences

How does PASE work?

During this week-long professional development seminar, teachers will receive in-depth training for integrating learning technologies and scientific equipment into the curriculum with engaging, challenging, hands-on labs. Summer Institute participants will get the opportunity to build relationships with other science teachers for support and will be eligible for the PASE equipment loan program during the 2010-2011 school year.

Learn:

  • How to teach inquiry-based labs using learning technologies such as probes, sensors and online simulations
  • How to evaluate your students' understanding before and after labs
  • How to design labs to incorporate learning technologies into your current curriculum.
Facts:
  • Meals provided
  • Housing provided for those who do not live within commuting distance of the GSSM campus
  • Small content area groups
  • A stipend after the completion of the Summer Institute
Designed by GSSM's Outreach Center and launched with a grant from the Toyota USA Foundation, PASE features a collection of portable scientific equipment that can be borrowed for classroom use by teachers who complete PASE training sessions. PASE aims to enhance teacher skills, boost student achievement and inspire future scientific studies. To learn more about PASE, click here.