Joseph Moss from D.H. Conley High School is among 28 middle and high school science teachers in 21 states to receive 2010 Frontiers in Physiology Online Professional Development Fellowships from the American Physiological Society (APS).

The new online professional development course allows the Frontiers teacher fellows to explore effective teaching strategies, understand the research process, and strategically enhance classroom lessons. From April 2010 to April 2011, teachers are engaged in course assignments, hands-on activities and online experiments, and discussions with one another across the nation. The lessons are structured in the APS Six Star Science framework for promoting excellence in science education. The research-based Six Star Science principles address student-centered learning, equity and diversity, technology in the classroom, authentic assessment on content and pedagogy, updated content, and reflection on the practice of teaching and learning.

Frontiers teacher fellows are mentored through the course by two former Frontiers teacher fellows who have undertaken roles as teacher mentors and APS Education Office staff.

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Moss receives Frontiers in Physiology Fellowship