News
February 14, 2012
A $98,000 grant to two University of
Houston faculty members will impact the training of Houston-area high school
physics teachers. “Many of those teaching physics in the
Houston area lack a degree in physics and suitable preparation for teaching
physics. These teachers sorely need the training and support that this project
will provide,” said Margaret Cheung, an assistant professor in the Department
of Physics. The greater-Houston area has 54 school districts, approximately 120
high schools, an estimated 450 high school physics teachers, and roughly one
million students. Cheung and Wallace Dominey, a research
associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, received the
one-year grant from the Texas Teacher Quality Grant Program to improve training
of high school physics teachers. Cheung will serve as project director
and will provide physics content expertise, professional development and
overall coordination of the program. Dominey’s focus will be on the pedagogical
approach. For more information on Cheung's research and outreach, please visit www.phys.uh.edu/~mscheung.Cheung Receives $98,000 Grant to Improve Training
of High School Physics Teachers
Project Focuses on Greater-Houston Area