University of Arizona

PhysTEC Project Contacts
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Ingrid Novodvorsky
Department of Physics
University of Arizona
1118 E. 4th St.
Tucson, AZ 85721
Tel: 520-626-4187
Fax: 520-626-4721

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University of Arizona Project Report 2007

Publications & Talks

Articles

Talanquer, V., Tomanek, D., & Novodvorsky, I. Revealing student teachers’ thinking through dilemma analysis, Journal of Science Teacher Education, 18(3), 2007.

Novodvorsky, I., Shifts in beliefs and thinking of a beginning physics teacher, Journal of Physics Teacher Education Online, 3(3), 11-17, 2006.

Novodvorsky, I., Secondary science teacher preparation at the University of Arizona, Forum on Education of the American Physical Society Newsletter, Fall 2005.

Novodvorsky, I., Partners in the preparation of secondary science teachers. Forum on Education of the American Physical Society Newsletter, Spring 2005.

Novodvorsky, I. The impact of educational research on physics teacher preparation, Quality Development in Teacher Education and Training, Proceedings of 2nd International GIREP Seminar, Udine, Italy, 2004.

Novodvorsky, I. Physics teacher education coalition, Physics Education (News brief), 39, 16, 2004.

Novodvorsky, I. Teaching as they were taught: The importance of reformed university courses, Second International GIREP Seminar Program, University of Udine, Italy, 2003.

Novodvorsky, I. The impact of educational research on physics teacher preparation, International Commission on Physics Education Newsletter, 46, 2003.

Novodvorsky, I., Beginning your first year, The Physics Teacher, 41, 371-72, 2003.

Talanquer, V., Novodvorsky, I., Slater, T., Tomanek, D., A Stronger Role for Science Departments in the Preparation of Future Chemistry Teachers, Journal of Chemical Education, 80(10), 1168-1171, 2003.

Tomanek, D., Talanquer, V., Novodvorsky, I., and Slater, T.F., Responding to the call for change: The new college of science teacher preparation program at the University of Arizona, Cell Biology Education, 2(1), 29-34, 2003.

Novodvorsky, I, Tomanek, D., Talanquer, V., Slater, T., A New Model of Physics Teacher Preparation, Journal of Physics Teacher Education Online, 1(2), 10-15, 2002.

Presentations

Comparing Experienced & Prospective Science Teachers’ Reasoning about Assessments Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Mtg., New Orleans, LA; with D. Tomanek & V. Talanquer	2007
Cognitive and Contextual Factors Associated with Secondary Science Teachers' Reasoning about Planned Formative Assessments Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Mtg., Chicago, IL; with D. Tomanek & V. Talanquer	2007
It Takes a Village: Preparation of Physics Teachers Invited talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Syracuse, NY	2006
A Capstone Course for Prospective Physics Teachers Contributed talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Syracuse, NY	2006
Preparing Physics and Chemistry Teachers at the University of Arizona Invited presentation at April Meeting of American Physical Society, Dallas	2006
Student Teachers’ Thinking Revealed in Self-Reported Dilemmas Paper presented at National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting; with D. Tomanek & V. Talanquer	2006
Assessing the Effectiveness of an Initial Teacher Preparation Program Paper presented at National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, San Francisco; with V. Talanquer & D. Tomanek	2006
Assessing the Effectiveness of an Initial Teacher Preparation Program Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT; with V. Talanquer & D. Tomanek	2005
Revised Physics Lab Curricula at University of Arizona Contributed Poster at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT; with J. Little	2005
Divergent Teaching Styles among Physics Graduate Students Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Salt Lake City, UT; with J. Little	2005
How do We Define and Measure "Better Prepared” in our PhysTEC Graduates? Invited workshop at First National Conference on the Preparation of Physics and Physical Science Teachers, Muncie, IN	2005
Assessing and Revising Physics Lab Curricula Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Sacramento, CA; with J. Little	2004
The Role of a Physics TIR in Physics Course Reform Invited Talk at APS April Meeting, Denver, CO	2004
Physical Science Methods: A Content Course or a Methods Course? Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Sacramento, CA; with V. Talanquer	2004
The Impact of Educational Research on Physics Teacher Preparation Invited Talk at 2nd International GIREP Seminar, Udine, Italy	2003
Physics Teacher Education in the USA: Strategies for Improvement Panel Talk at 2nd International GIREP Seminar, Udine, Italy	2003
Revision of Introductory Physics Laboratories Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Madison, WI, with J.D. Garcia	2003
A Few Observations About Working with the Lab TAs for an Engineering Course Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Madison, WI, with D. Byrum	2003
Revision of Introductory Physics Lectures Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Madison, WI, with J.D. Garcia	2003
Secondary Science Teacher Preparation at the UA Invited Talk at the 4th PhysTEC Conference, Tucson, with D. Tomanek, T. Slater, D. Morgan, J. Quintenz, D. Byrum	2003
The Role of the Teacher in Residence at the University of Arizona Invited Talk at the 4th PhysTEC Conference, Tucson, with D. Byrum	2003
The Role and Influence of a TIR Within PhysTEC Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Winter Mtg., Austin, TX, with D. Byrum	2003
Laboratory Experiences: Can They Be Fun? Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Winter Mtg., Austin, TX, with J.D. Garcia	2003
Mentoring Beginning Secondary Science Teachers Invited Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Boise, ID	2002
Mentoring and Induction of New Teachers Workshop at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Summer Mtg., Boise, ID, with J. Quintenz	2002
Mentoring and Induction of New Teachers Workshop at Physics Teacher Resource Agents Conference, Boise, ID, with J. Quintenz	2002
Science Methods Course in a Revised Curriculum Invited Panel Session, Physics Teacher Education Coalition Conf., Kalamazoo, MI	2002
Navigating our Roles in a New Context: Building a Secondary Science Teacher Preparation Program National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, with D.Tomanek, J. Quintenz, T. Slater	2002
Getting the Physics Department Involved in Teacher Preparation Colloquium Presentation, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT	2001
Design & Implementation of a Science Teacher Preparation Program in a College of Science Assoc. for Educ. of Teachers in Science Annual Conf., Costa Mesa, CA, with D. Tomanek, V. Talanquer	2001
Teacher Preparation in The University of Arizona College of Science Contributed Talk at American Assoc. of Physics Teachers Winter Meeting, San Diego, CA	2001
Science Teacher Preparation in The University of Arizona College of Science Contributed Talk at NSTA Southwestern Area Convention, Phoenix, AZ	2000