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.
"The content was superlative and all the positive remarks from the instructors were also. The format was great. I turned my home and yard into a lab. That worked so well. It was a delightful way to spend the summer—at home in the 'lab.' The demonstration videos were great."
—middle school general science teacher, Summer 2005
"The best part of this course was the ability to build a solid unit to teach my fourth graders that stimulates scientific inquiry. Also, it is a course designed for educators and meets professional development requirements that can be immediately used in the classroom."
—teacher, Summer 2004
"I began to see spiders in a whole new light, and now I look for spiders/spider webs wherever I go! I've even got relatives in other states looking for spiders for me so I can quickly build my specimen collection. I can't wait to do more research on spiders and introduce this topic to my seventh grade students. They are going to love it! The best part of the course was being able to let go of my fear and disgust of spiders. Also, putting my final project together was a very gratifying experience. I am very proud of what I accomplished."
—teacher, Summer 2004
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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