In this module, you’ve learned about the benefits and advantages of Modeling Instruction, explored strategies and tools for implementing a Modeling approach in your classroom, and considered ways to apply Modeling techniques in your classroom. Now it’s time to review your responses in previous sections and outline some steps you can take to begin incorporating a Modeling approach with your students. Click “review my work” above and view or print out the screen that pops up.
Explore the following resources in order to learn more about Modeling Instruction.
Articles on Modeling
A Model-Centered Approach to High School Physics: A Teacher's Perspective
In this paper presented at the 1997 AAPT Summer Meeting, veteran physics teacher David Braunschweig explains how he introduced Modeling in his physics classes.
Videos on Modeling Instruction
Modeling Instruction in Physics on Vimeo
Frank Noschese compiled this collection of videos that showcases teachers using modeling in their classrooms.
My TEDxNYED Session: Learning Science by Doing Science
Educator Frank Noschese explains the modeling process in this compelling presentation.
Modeling in Action
In this video, college physics teacher Dwain Desbian successfully uses the modeling methodology in his calculus level university physics course to work with students. Please note that some of these students have never taken physics before.
Educator Blogs and Websites on Physics and Modeling Instruction
Physics! Blog!
Kelly O’Shea is a physics teacher who use Modeling Instruction in her classes. Her blog has a wealth of physics materials that are based on modeling, articles on whiteboarding and detailed information on how her classes build each model.
Action-Reaction: Reflections on the Dynamics of Teaching
Frank Noschese is a physics teacher and modeling advocate who works to create experiences that enable his students to construct their own understanding of physics. His blog is a great source of ideas and materials on physics instruction.
Schober’s Physics
Mark Schober’s website is a treasure trove of curriculum materials for the modeling classroom.
Whiteboard Resources
Whiteboarding in the Classroom
Tips for using whiteboards, including information on where to purchase them.
General Modeling Resources
Arizona State University’s Modeling Site
This is the official website at Arizona State University. Modeling Workshops are held every summer in dozens of locations across the country.
Modeling Instruction
This website explains what modeling instruction, how it attempts to enhance student achievement, what the two major parts to the modeling cycle are, and a rationale for how this inquiry-based approach benefits students.
Ninth Grade Physics in Metropolitan Phoenix Public Schools
This article contains emails of educators writing about modeling instruction.