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New Information - Models and Schedule in AP Physics C: Mechanics
If you are curious about how I structured my AP Physics C: Mechanics course in the Fall 2018 semester, please see the first document in...
Nathan Belcher
Jan 13, 20192 min read


Golf in Western Australia
During my winter break, my wife and I took an 18-day trip through Western Australia. We flew into Perth from Singapore, rented a car, and...
Nathan Belcher
Jan 11, 20196 min read
Organization of Models in AP Physics C: Mechanics
One of the most challenging—yet rewarding—aspects of teaching is reviewing a course to make improvements for the following year. This...
Nathan Belcher
Sep 6, 20181 min read
Process for Implementing, Developing, or Modifying a Course
One of the challenging parts of teaching is the expectation that a teacher should be proficient at every part of teaching. This is the...
Nathan Belcher
May 31, 20183 min read


Reflections on the second year of using Modeling Instruction in AP Physics C: Mechanics and Electric
After completing my dissertation research in the 2016-2017 school year, I used the results from the research to change the AP Physics C:...
Nathan Belcher
May 2, 20184 min read


Modeling Theory of Cognition - Theoretical Foundation of Modeling Instruction
One of the reasons I greatly appreciate Modeling Instruction is the underlying Modeling Theory of Cognition developed by Dr. David...
Nathan Belcher
Mar 30, 20185 min read


A Brief History of U.S. Science Education--Leading to Modeling Instruction
Historical Context Prior to the mid-1800s, science and science education in the United States existed in an unstructured manner. However,...
Nathan Belcher
Mar 2, 201812 min read


Using a Journal to Improve My Teaching Practice
The 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 Belcher
Jan 30, 20182 min read
Science Teachers' Learning
Summer as a teacher brings time without students, and for me this means time to read material I find interesting and reflect on my...
Nathan Belcher
Jul 8, 20168 min read


Reflection on the Charleston Educator Symposium
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Charleston Educator Symposium, and it was well worth the time and effort it took to...
Nathan Belcher
Jun 13, 20164 min read
Extreme Ownership - Willink and Babin
As the school year winds down, I have more time to read books outside of education. I have always been interested in leadership, but my...
Nathan Belcher
Jun 4, 20162 min read
First 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...
Nathan Belcher
May 27, 20161 min read
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