Testimonials
Teachers who take courses through Seminars on Science have overwhelmingly praised the program for its exciting content, rigorous academics, wonderful instructors, and the convenience of its online course structure. Many teachers come back to explore further courses in subsequent semesters.
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—high school biology teacher, Winter 2005
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"I really learned about a branch of science that was completely foreign to me and it was very interesting. I think the best part of the course was the discussion that made some of the more complicated science accessible to me."
—elementary general science teacher, Summer 2005
"I have worked harder in this course than most courses just because Dr. Aquino was so kind and helpful, taking the extra time... to say 'try this' or 'why don't you try another way.' What a positive experience. I guess that is why I keep taking courses at AMNH. Offer another course—I can't wait."
—teacher, Winter 2004
"[I had the] opportunity to integrate the topics covered into a useful final project that I will utilize in my classroom."
—high school environmental science teacher, Winter 2005
"I particularly enjoyed the feedback from the professors. They pushed me to think about science in a positive way."
—middle school general science teacher, Summer 2005
Evaluation
Inverness Research Associates, a national, independent educational research organization, assessed the Seminars on Science program as "outstanding." Four out of five teachers who took the courses reported mastering significant new material, gaining a better sense of how science is conducted, and acquiring valuable resources. Eighty percent rated Seminars on Science as good or better than other professional development programs.
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