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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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