Teach Physics: Make a Difference
PhysTEC presents a message to physics majors... A teacher can have an impact on dozens of young lives every day. And qualified physics teachers are in high demand almost anywhere in the country. This innovative video showcases four dynamic, young teachers who will inspire your students to consider a career in teaching physics.
As more and more careers require an understanding of science, and schools face a critical and growing need for qualified physics teachers, ANY STUDENT WHO MIGHT CONSIDER A CAREER TEACHING PHYSICS SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO.
This fast-paced five-minute video can be screened in university classrooms, physics department open houses, or any other place physics majors meet.
For more information about programs to recruit more physics teachers, pelase see www.phystec.org and www.ptec.org
Resources
Physics Teacher Education Coalition
The Mission of the Physics Teacher Education Coalition is the improvement of K-12 physics and physical science teacher preparation. Take a look at the PTEC Conferences, Institutions and opportunities.
Teach For America
Teach For America is the national corps of top recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity.
DOE Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) leverages the expertise of its six research program offices and the unique capabilities at DOE’s laboratories to sponsor workforce training programs designed to motivate students and educators to pursue careers that will contribute to the Office of Science’s mission in discovery science and science for the national need. WDTS also partners and coordinates with other DOE program offices and other federal agencies in its workforce and STEM education efforts.
AIP Statistical Research Center
These reports from the AIP Statistical Research Center document the curriculum range and student enrollment trends in physics at the high school and two-year college level, as well as the personal characteristics and academic backgrounds of physics teachers at these levels. They also examine teachers' experiences, instructional practices, available resources and the impact of recent science education reforms on physics programs.