2007 Professional Development for Science Teachers
Stem Cell Science:
2007 Professional Development for Science Teachers
Pilot Course
The Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) is launching a pilot course this summer on stem cell science and its associated technology and ethical issues. The course is intended for science teachers and curriculum development specialists in grades 6-12 with the goal to excite and to immerse the participants in state of the art science and technology. The focus will be on the facts of stem cell science and on how to integrate this field into your school’s curriculum. Teachers will receive 30 Professional Development Credits (PDP) or three (3) Continuing Education Units (CEU) for course completion.
Dates: July 9 -13, 2007
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Where: Harvard Stem Cell Institute, 42 Church Street, Cambridge, MA
Course details:
- * Instruction on current state of stem cell science and research
- * Introduction to the technologies used in stem cell research
- * Discussion on ethical and legal implications
- * Bridging and connecting stem cell science to the current classroom curriculum
- * Visits to HSCI laboratories and/or facilities
- * Guest speakers including HSCI faculty
- * Participant debate on stem cell issues with Harvard experts
- * Resources and materials for your classroom
By selecting the 2007 pilot participants, HSCI aims to have educators who represent a variety of grade levels and school types. These participants will actively contribute to the development of this course and assist with ongoing evaluation and follow-up. Courses in following summers will be open to all educators who are interested in integrating stem cell science into their class or school curriculum. Information about the pilot course will be posted in HSCI’s website as it becomes available.
If you are interested, please call or email:
Sarah Opitz, Program Manager
Harvard Stem Cell Institute
tel: 617.496.0705
sarah_opitz@harvard.edu