Nathan BelcherSep 18, 20191 minResources - Learning and PracticeHere are some resources on learning and practice; I have compiled these resources over several years. Even if you have a good understandi...
Nathan BelcherApr 13, 20193 minLearning and ModelsHumans are model-making machines—one author suggests that instead of Homo sapiens, we should be called “Homo modelus” [1]. In order to ma...
Nathan BelcherJan 13, 20192 minNew Information - Models and Schedule in AP Physics C: MechanicsIf you are curious about how I structured my AP Physics C: Mechanics course in the Fall 2018 semester, please see the first document in t...
Nathan BelcherSep 7, 20181 minOrganization of Models in AP Physics C: MechanicsOne of the most challenging—yet rewarding—aspects of teaching is reviewing a course to make improvements for the following year. This pro...
Nathan BelcherMay 31, 20183 minProcess for Implementing, Developing, or Modifying a CourseOne of the challenging parts of teaching is the expectation that a teacher should be proficient at every part of teaching. This is the so...
Nathan BelcherMay 2, 20184 minReflections on the second year of using Modeling Instruction in AP Physics C: Mechanics and ElectricAfter completing my dissertation research in the 2016-2017 school year, I used the results from the research to change the AP Physics C: ...
Nathan BelcherMar 30, 20185 minModeling Theory of Cognition - Theoretical Foundation of Modeling InstructionOne of the reasons I greatly appreciate Modeling Instruction is the underlying Modeling Theory of Cognition developed by Dr. David Hesten...
Nathan BelcherMar 2, 201812 minA Brief History of U.S. Science Education--Leading to Modeling InstructionHistorical Context Prior to the mid-1800s, science and science education in the United States existed in an unstructured manner. However,...
Nathan BelcherJan 31, 20182 minUsing a Journal to Improve My Teaching PracticeThe Fall 2017 semester was rough. Not only was I finishing my dissertation to defend in November and publish in December, but I was also ...
Nathan BelcherJul 9, 20168 minScience Teachers' LearningSummer as a teacher brings time without students, and for me this means time to read material I find interesting and reflect on my practi...
Nathan BelcherJun 13, 20164 minReflection on the Charleston Educator SymposiumLast week I had the privilege of attending the Charleston Educator Symposium, and it was well worth the time and effort it took to attend...
Nathan BelcherJun 5, 20162 minExtreme Ownership - Willink and BabinAs the school year winds down, I have more time to read books outside of education. I have always been interested in leadership, but my r...
Nathan BelcherMay 27, 20161 minFirst Post!This is my first post on the blog! As I work through the 2016-2017 school year, I plan to update this blog with information related to my...