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Dates |
August 4 – 7, 2009 |
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Sponsors |
Sponsored by AEP's AEP Ohio operating unit and presented in partnership with Columbus State Community College and the Teaching & Learning Collaborative. |
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Course description |
An intensive program to help teachers create engaging learning experiences in which young learners explore science in their world. Fun activities will fuel children's fascination and wonder, and develop a foundation for later success in K-12 science learning. AEP's safety spokesbug, Louie the Lightning Bug, will be featured in the course. Participants will: experience and discuss hands-on physical science activities involving magnetism, electricity, electrical safety, forces and motion, gravity, temperature and kitchen science; discuss science instruction strategies that research indicates are best suited to early learners; increase confidence in leading science learning activities; and receive instructional kits that contain activities presented during the workshop, a variety of resource books, and materials needed to conduct the experiences back in the classroom. |
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Who |
Early childhood educators and administrators. |
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Credits |
Two hours college credit to those who enroll at Columbus State. Participants will be reimbursed the cost of tuition upon successful completion of course. Please indicate interest in college credit on application form to facilitate enrollment.
This workshop is approved for Step Up to Quality and Ohio Department of Education credit based on participants enrolling, completing and receiving a passing grade for the Columbus State course and submitting appropriate paperwork – details available at the class. |
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When |
Classroom sessions will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. |
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Where |
Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio |
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Workshop projects |
None |
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Course number |
Will be sent after acceptance. |
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Cost |
None - tuition for optional college credit will be reimbursed upon successful completion of course. A $25 registration fee payable to AEP and refundable upon course completion is required. |
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Class size |
30 early childhood educators. Space is limited -- applicants will be selected based on factors including geographic diversity. |
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Lodging |
No lodging option available at this time. |
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Application deadline |
July 15, 2009. Printable 2009 Bright Start Right Start Application Form (PDF). Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
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Contact |
Mary K. Walsh, Community Relations Manager, AEP, mkwalsh@AEP.com, 614-716-1677
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