Balwin participants, please answer the following two questions:
1. During our first workshop, what did you find meaningful for your own learning purposes?
2. Do you think that all secondary science teachers should go through some type of laboratory experience like the one you are participating in?
4 comments:
#1. I received invaluable laboratory tips from Marie (i.e. OrangeG dye does not leave a shadow in DNA analysis; store enzyemes on the top shelf of the freezer, -20C, in chill containers; and used digital micropipet can be purchased at a super cheap price).
Moreover, I was also able network with colleagues. I can't wait to see them again to find out more about what they do in their classrooms.
Finally, it was so inspiring to meet scientists and learn about current scientific research. I am trying to get some ideas for possible student research. I would love to connect our students with the research team at CCR.
#2 Yes, absolutely. I think more experienced the teacher, the more likely that she/he will perform the lab exercises with the students.
1. Remembering how to use the micropipette. I was surprised I messed up as much as I did! Wrong tip, forgot to change the micrometer setting...lol. I really liked going into the vivarium and learning about the cardiac recovery experiments with the mice. Alex Stokes talk was interesting too. It was difficult for me to follow, but I think the gist was if you can regulate when mast cells are turned on, you can help with cardiac healing and protect again congestive heart disease.
2. Yes, I think the more science teachers experience laboratory activities, the more they can engage their students in real life experiments that will excite students and give students hands on skills they will need in the workplace.
1. During our first workshop, what did you find meaningful for your own learning purposes?
During our first workshop at CCR, I appreciated the opportunity to refresh my skills in the lab using the micropipets. I also was excited to learn about the different technologies that are used in the vivarium and how these technologies are utilized in a research project that is being conducted at CCR.
For the student population that I teach, it was good to hear that students could gain employment in the technology sector given that they are exposed to and taught basic laboratory skills.
2. Do you think that all secondary science teachers should go through some type of laboratory experience like the one you are participating in?
I feel that secondary science teachers would benefit from going through outside laboratory experiences because it allows teachers to see what skills are necessary to know in todays lab settings and teachers can then teach these skills to their students. It also allows teachers to be exposed to current technologies being used and how they relate to or improve research that is being conducted.
#1. I really enjoyed establishing new associations with teachers, and reconnecting with familiar ones. I loved going into the vivarium and being able to see the ultrasound. Fascinating to see current cardio research as it is being done. I was then able to tell my health service students about it. I felt privileged to be a part of the CCR program, and to have access to actual researchers at UH JABSOM CCR.
#2. I strongly believe in continuing education and deepening ones knowledge base. I definitely think secondary science teachers would benefit from participating in a lab experience course. I agree with Amy that the more comfortable teachers feel in the lab, the more likely they are to share with students.
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