This course is designed to provide teachers with the latest information on AP Biology. Participants will gain experience with the twelve laboratory activities recommended in the lab manual and several alternatives. Other class activities will include curriculum planning, revising your course, sample lectures, class discussions, scheduling and time management, textbooks and other resources, testing and evaluation in an AP course, understanding the structure, content and grading of the AP exam, and sharing ideas and experiences with other teachers. Our AP Summer Teacher Institute is endorsed by The College Board. Application materials will be distributed to schools and science coordinators for use by interested teachers.
Space is limited.
Dr. Stellwag has been responsible for the design, implementation and teaching of a series of summer workshops for high school teachers for the past ten years. The workshops have focused on providing teachers the necessary background and skills to introduce biotechnology modules into their school's science curricula. He has had extensive experience with the High School Medical Honors program, the Summer Ventures Program, and has designed an integrated series of lab-exercises focused on understanding the principles of scientific research. He has more than 20 years experience teaching biology and many years of experience with teacher training. Ms. Mayo teaches biology, AP Biology, Senior Seminar, Genetics and Biotechnology.