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Methods of Teaching AP Biology for Novice AP Biology Teachers Presented by
Professor Leo Alves, Ph.D., Manhattan College, Bronx, NY Professor Patricia A. Grove, Ph.D., College of Mount Saint Vincent Course DescriptionThis laboratory-intensive course provides an overview of the basic structure and content necessary for an Advanced Placement Biology course. The course will incorporate insights from recent work of the AP Biology Development Committee as well as some recent administrations of the AP Biology Examination. The examination and its grading will be discussed. Participants will develop a detailed syllabus and course calendar for an AP Biology course. Participants have the opportunity to perform most of the laboratory exercises mandated for an AP Biology course. Topics to be covered Best practices in teaching AP Biology, including:
Topic 1. Environmental Biology Topic 2. Plant Biology Topic 3. Molecular Biology Topic 4. Strategies for integration and review This Program is designed for Novice AP Biology Instructors with less than Six Years AP Experience. Date: October 6, 2007, December 1, 2007, March 1st , 2008, April 5th, 2008. Time : 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Cost: $595.00 ( includes Breakfast and Lunch) Place: Science Wing, Mahopac High School, Mahopac, New York Sponsored by: PWISTA and the College Board Credit : A 30-hour certificate toward in-service credit will be issued for use according to your school district’s policy. Manhattanville College - Three Graduate Science Education Credits available upon completion of Project at an additional cost of $ 870.00. SUNY Purchase -Two Undergraduate Biology Credits available upon completion of project at an additional cost of $430.00 . For college credit information contact: Dr. Peter Corfield, 914-251-6675 or email pwrc@ns.purchase.edu Peter W. R. Corfield, Ph. D.
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