This AP Summer Institute has been endorsed by The College Board
Advanced Placement Summer Institute
One-week Institute
for High School Teachers of AP* Courses
All courses meet Monday through Friday
June 23-27, 2008
The Advanced Placement Summer Institute focuses on Biology, Calculus, Economics, English, French, U.S. Government (Poli. Sci.), U.S. History, and Spanish. Classes are taught by top quality UW-Madison faculty in partnership with experienced high school AP course teachers.
Some workshops have limited enrollment to allow for personalized instruction and stimulating interaction among faculty and participants, so early application is encouraged. See Admission and Enrollment, Online Application.
Biology
Entomology 875: Special Topics—Insects as Model Organisms to Teach Advanced High School Biology
9:00 am–4:30 pm
Two or three university credits • Enrollment limit: 12
Insects are ideal organisms with which to teach and learn biology. The most diverse group of organisms to inhabit the earth, they are common, display relatively rapid life cycles, are “hardy” enough to do well in laboratory cultures, and are excellent subjects for a wide range of lab and field-learning situations. Through hands-on lab exercises in suborganismal concepts and molecular techniques, lectures, demonstrations, and field trips to examine organismal biology, you begin to discover answers to the two most commonly asked questions about an insect or any other organism: What is it and what does it do? At the same time, you develop new skills and understanding of biology concepts that you can integrate into your own biology, advanced biology or AP* biology curricula. You may earn a third credit by completing a project related to advanced-level biology.
Instructors:
Walter Goodman, professor, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology, 740 Russell Labs, 1630 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706; goodman@entomology.wisc.edu; 608-262-6919, fax 608-262-3322
Daniel Young, professor, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology, 445 Russell Labs, 1630 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706; young@entomology.wisc.edu; 608-262-2078, fax 608-262-3322
Tom Richardson, University School, 2100 W. Fairy Chasm Rd., Milwaukee WI 53217; trichardson@usm.k12.wi.us; 414-352-6000
Economics
Agricultural and Applied Economics 875: Teaching AP Economic
Teaching AP* Macroeconomics, 8:30-11:30 am and
Teaching AP* Microeconomics, 1:00-4:00 pm
Two or three university credits • Enrollment Limit: 20
This seminar is designed for high school teachers of AP* Economics and considers both microeconomics and macroeconomics. The seminar offers opportunities for beginning and experienced teachers to share information on structuring a class, classroom techniques, textbook and resource material, and preparing students for both AP* exams and college economic courses. The seminar includes faculty presentations to deepen participants’ understanding of economic theory and to clarify troublesome economics concepts.
The morning portion of the seminar will focus on macroeconomics. Topics include basic economic concepts, measurements of economic performance, national income and price determination, loanable funds market, foreign exchange markets, inflation, unemployment, and stabilization policies, economic growth and productivity, and international trade and finance.
The afternoon portion of the seminar will focus on microeconomics. Topics will include basic economic concepts, the nature and function of product markets, factor markets, market failure and the role of government, economic decision making, and using graphs, charts, and data to explain economic concepts.
Participants must enroll for a minimum of two credits. Two credits will be earned by attending—and completing assigned work in—both morning and afternoon sessions. Paticipants may earn a third credit by preparing an independent study on a topic related to teaching AP* economics. In the past, most participants have developed or expanded some aspect of their curriculum for the third credit.
Instructors:
Marv Johnson, professor of agricultural and applied economics, UW-Madison, 515 Taylor Hall, Madison, WI 53706; marv.johnson@gmail.com; 608-262-0699; recipient CALS Excellence in Teaching Award and UW’s Steiger Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Wayne McCaffery, Stevens Point Area Senior High, 732 West River Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54881; wmcca@hotmail.com; 715-341-7510; longtime AP* teacher/grader/consultant who annually gets over 50 students through the AP* econ test with mostly 4’s and 5’s.
English
English 712
Lecture 1: Language and Composition, 9:00 am-12:30 pm and
Lecture 2: Literature and Composition, 1:00-4:00 pm
Two or three university credits
This seminar provides a workshop for both beginning and experienced teachers of high school courses charged with the task of preparing students to earn exemption from certain university requirements or for actually earning credit toward university degrees by examination. Students who complete the course earn two or three graduate credits and will receive a certificate certifying that they have completed training for teachers of AP* English courses. The course is particularly helpful for teachers of any high school courses aimed at advanced preparation of students for success in college.
The morning session is directed more toward the subject matter examined in the English Language and Composition format by the College Board*; the afternoon session more toward the English Literature and Composition format. The seminar shows how college credit can be earned while in high school in many different ways, not just through national examinations, although all our instructors have extensive experience in developing and grading such examinations and we will share such knowledge with participants. Beginning teachers charged for the first time with teaching advanced courses and experienced teachers seeking to refresh and renew their methods both will find a chance in these seminars to share ideas and compare solutions, while learning what current university practices are.
Participants must enroll for a minimum of two credits. Two credits will be earned by attending—and completing assigned work in—both morning and afternoon sessions. An additional credit is awarded for those students who prepare a written project with the assistance of the staff. It is possible to earn two or three credits, which may be used for renewal of State licenses or credit toward certain degrees. All participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of training as well as an official transcript showing credits earned from UW-Madison.
One of the strengths of these seminars is that participants in the past have come from a wide variety of school environments (urban and rural, public and private, large and small, wealthy and impoverished, middle, secondary or college) and from nearly every state in the U.S. and many foreign countries, to meet for a week in a pleasant, collegial setting, with university teachers who likewise share their desire to give advanced students a better grasp of English language and literature. For more information, e-mail Prof. Bender or any of the instructors listed below.
Instructors:
Todd K. Bender, professor, UW-Madison English Dept., 6109 HC White Hall, 600 N. Park St., Madison WI 53706; tkbender@wisc.edu; 608-263-2717
Gregory S. Galica, UW-Madison English Dept., 7103 HC White Hall, 600 N. Park St., Madison WI 53706; gsgalica@wisc.edu; 608-263-6870
Jerry McGinley, DeForest High School, 500 Linde St., DeForest WI 53712; mcginleyjerry@hotmail.com; 608-846-4134
Mike Knoedler, Dodgeville High School, 5324 Weaver Rd., Dodgeville WI 53533; redmike50@yahoo.com; 608-935-5237
Tom Reynolds, Rockton-Hononegah High School, 1037 Aldrin Rd, Rockton IL 61072; treyno@hotmail.com; 815-624-4274
French
French 821: Developing AP* French Programs with Film (taught in French)
9:00 am-noon and 1:15-4:15 pm
Two or three university credits
This seminar will help you, as a French teacher, use film in your beginning to advanced French classes that prepare students for an AP* French course. The course assumes that to build an AP* program, teachers need to develop their curriculum from the first course through the final AP* course.
The seminar has two goals: (a) to help teachers make French films accessible to students so they can benefit from the unique cultural elements in film, and (b) to introduce teachers to the format and expectations of the AP* French language exam and to share pedagogical information about teaching the AP* course.
You will view select films and receive pedagogical suggestions for using them to teach the four skills at different levels of instruction. Activities based on the film will include the four skills, for differentiated levels, with emphasis on culture throughout, in accordance with the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Materials, with information on where to acquire films, will be distributed.
You will receive information about the AP* French program, sample exams, and details about how the test is graded, as well as specific suggestions on teaching the AP* French course.
The seminar is two credits, with a third-credit option for a class unit based on the seminar prepared independently after the seminar. Units are due Friday, July 11, 2008.
Instructors:
Sally Magnan, professor of French, UW-Madison, French Dept., 732 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706; ssmagnan@wisc.edu; 608-262-9741; fax 608-265-3892
Margaret Bussone, experienced AP* teacher, Homestead High School, 5000 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, WI 53092; mbussone@mtsd.k12.wi.us; 262-238-5917.
History: United States
History 974: Seminar in U.S. History
8:30-11:30 am and 1:00-4:00 pm
Two university credits. A third credit is available through History 975 (see below)
History 974 is designed to provide all high school history teachers, whether they teach AP* U.S. history or not, with fresh directions in American history and pedagogical methods centered around the use of primary sources. To accommodate the College Board*’s endorsement policy that participants in a summer institute receive 30 hours of instruction, History 974 now includes material that was formerly divided between History 974 and 975. The numbering may be slightly different, but the subject-matter remains the same.
The morning session is a graduate-level seminar dealing with recent scholarship on and contemporary accounts of historical events. Discussion concentrates on deepening your knowledge of historical issues and introducing new perspectives into the classroom. In 2008 the seminar will treat technology in American history. None of the material has been offered previously.
The afternoon session concentrates on teaching techniques. Topics include how to: integrate primary sources and their analysis into daily assignments, prepare students for the document-based question, structure the syllabus around select historical themes, and improve students’ skills in research and writing.
You may earn an additional credit by registering for History 975 and preparing a unit on some aspect of American history for use in your own class. The project should include a delineation of the unit’s scope and pedagogical goals, a list of assigned readings, the means of evaluating student work, and a five-page essay explaining why the unit was created and how it fits into one’s own course. You will discuss your proposal during class, and the project will be due by Friday, July 11, 2008.
The 2007 syllabi are available at http://history.wisc.edu/cohen/
Instructors:
Charles Cohen, professor, UW-Madison Dept. of History, and recipient of Emil Steiger Distinguished Teaching Award and Phil Beta Kappa Teaching Award; Who’s Who Among American Teachers; 4115 Humanities Bldg., 455 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53706-1483; clcohen@wisc.edu; fax 608-263-5302.
Thomas Howe, coordinator, Wisconsin New Teacher Project (Teacher-on-Loan to UCSC from Monona Grove High School), 1995 Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year; US/Russia/Ukraine Excellence in Teaching Award; Outstanding American History Teacher, Madison DAR; Who’s Who Among American Teachers; Wisconsin New Teacher Project, 101 School Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597; Thomas_Howe@mononagrove.org; 608-849-2493.
Mathematics
Math 903: Seminar in Math Education—AP* Calculus AB and BC
9:00 am-noon and 1:15-4:15 pm
Two or three university credits • Enrollment limit: 24
In this seminar, the group focuses on both the College Board*’s AP* calculus AB and BC courses, with emphasis on the content, teaching, and assessment of the calculus AB course. You will discuss the AP* calculus course outline, grading the AP* calculus exam, calculus instruction and testing, developing multiple-choice and free-response questions, and calculus resources available on the Web. Graphing calculators used in calculus courses are available for your use during the seminar. To earn a third credit, you complete a project related to the teaching of AP* calculus.
Instructors:
Keith Chavey, professor, UW-River Falls Dept. of Mathematics, 401 S. Third St., River Falls WI 54022; keith.l.chavey@uwrf.edu; 715-425-3326, fax 715-425-3203
Vic Levine, James Madison Memorial High School, 201 S. Gammon Rd., Madison WI 53717; vlevine@wisc.edu; 608-
663-6174, fax 608-442-2199
Political Science/U.S. Government
Poli Sci 900: Seminar in American Politics
9:00 am-noon and 1:30-4:30 pm
Two or three university credits • Enrollment limit: 20
This course covers a range of issues of interest to high school teachers of AP*, honors, or accelerated classes in American politics and government. One of the real strengths of this class is that all participants learn from each other.
Morning session focus: The class will discuss substantive content for classes on American politics. We cover national elections (congressional and presidential) and the media, public opinion, and public policy with a focus on economic policy-making.
Afternoon session focus: In this class you explore how to: use various policy simulations, structure classroom debates on various “hot button” political issues, plan classroom exercises that seminar participants share with each other, and prepare students for the AP* exam (including a review of the most recent exam). We also provide hands-on exercises involving data searches of various governmental and political Web sites.
This course is offered for two credits. You may earn an additional, third credit by preparing a project in the two weeks following the course. This project involves developing the curriculum for an AP* U.S. government course.
Instructors:
David Canon, professor, UW-Madison Dept. of Political Science, an award-winning teacher who has taught Introduction of American Politics for 20 years to more than 8,000 students; 110 North Hall, Madison WI 53706; dcanon@polisci.wisc.edu; 608-263-2283
John Eyster, retired teacher, Janesville Parker High School; 122 Cox Rd., Edgerton, WI 53534; jweyster1@msn.com;
608-868-3585
Spanish Language and Literature
Spanish 712: Special Topics–AP* Seminar (taught in Spanish)
9:00 am–noon and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Two or three university credits • Enrollment limit: 15
This seminar is for high school Spanish teachers who are interested in offering AP* Spanish Language and/or Literature courses or in expanding the communicative element and/or literature components of regular or honors upper-level courses. High school teachers of all levels are welcome.
Morning session focus: Expanding the communicative element in AP* Spanish Language and other advanced level Spanish courses. We will cover a range of issues of interest to high school teachers of AP*, honors, and other advanced level Spanish classes. The focus is on selecting and developing course materials to help students improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while also increasing their cultural knowledge. A discussion of the scoring and make-up of the AP* Spanish Language exam will be included.
Afternoon session focus: Teaching literature in AP* and other advanced level Spanish courses. We will focus on several well-known Spanish and Spanish American authors, most of whom are included in the AP* Spanish Literature reading list. Participants will gain insights that will help them better understand the works and will receive information and materials they can use to present these works in their own AP* or advanced Spanish courses.
Participants must enroll for a minimum of two credits. Two credits will be earned by attending—and completing assigned work in—both morning and afternoon sessions. A third credit may be earned by continuing to work independently following the week of the seminar on a teaching unit that relates to material covered in the seminar. This project must be completed and submitted by Friday, July 4, 2008. A proposal for the unit project must be presented to and approved by the first instructor during the week the class is in session. To earn the third credit, you must sign up for three credits.
Instructors:
Diana Frantzen, professor, UW-Madison, 1060 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706; dlfrantzen@wisc.edu; 608-263-0604 or 262-2093.
Theresa Calderon, West High School, 30 Ash St., Madison, WI 53726; tcalderon@madison.k12.wi.us; 608-204-4114.
College Board* Fellows Program
In the summer of 2008, all teachers selected as College Board* Fellows will be offered a $1,000 stipend. These
stipends help pay tuition, room/board, and basic course materials. Because the stipends may not cover all expenses, inquire at your school district about reimbursement for additional costs before enrolling in an AP* Institute. Go to apcentral.collegboard.com/apgrants or e-mail apequity@collegeboard.com for more information. If your school qualifies, the deadline to apply for a scholarship is
March 1, 2008.
Admission and Enrollment
There are two steps that must be completed: admission and enrollment.- Applicants must complete the University Special Student application online at www.dcs.wisc.edu/register/ (see instructions below). Admission priority deadline is May 23.
- After the admission application has been processed, you will be mailed class enrollment instructions. You will need to Web enroll by May 30. After you have enrolled, your tuition bill will be sent to you. Fees are due on or before June 23. Credit cards are not acceptable for tuition payment.
- If you apply and then cannot attend, please call 608-262-5823 to cancel your application.
If you are currently enrolled in UW-Madison’s Graduate School, enroll for summer as a continuing graduate student.
Graduate fees apply. AP* Summer Institute courses are listed in the Summer Timetable, published in late January, under respective academic department listings. Course numbers should match those listed in this brochure. The courses will be footnoted as open only to high school teachers of advanced-level courses.
Online Application Instructions
AP* Summer Institute
1. Go to apply.wisconsin.edu/special/msn
2. Click on “Web application” (first paragraph).
3. Registered Users: Enter your login ID and password, then click on “Proceed.” New Users: Click on “Register.” Write down your login ID and password for future use in the application.
4. Click in the circle for “Special instructional activities and programs (UNPS-9).”
5. Scroll down and click on “Continue” button.
6. Complete the online application. Important: For item #4 of Section 1 be sure to include:
1) AP
2) the discipline you wish to take
3) whether you are taking Lec. 1, Lec. 2 or both, and
4) whether you are taking the extra-project credit.
7. When finished completing the online application, click the red “Submitting” button.
Your application will not come through until you click “Submitting.” You void your application by not clicking the “Submitting” button.
General Information
Fees and Tuition
Tuition: $301.35 per credit. This Summer Institute is specially priced—the out-of-state portion of the tuition has been waived. Students enrolling as continuing UW-Madison graduate students pay $604.40 per credit. Tuition includes use of library and recreational sports facilities; it does not include lodging, transportation, or meals. Credit cards are not accepted for tuition (checks or cash only). A tuition bill will be mailed to you after you have applied and Web enrolled.
Required Materials: Each discipline has a slightly different requirement regarding written materias; most will require an additional modest fee. Further information will be mailed with Web enrollment instructions.
Lodging, Transportation and Parking
There are many hotels and motels on or near the UW campus. Call to make your lodging reservations at the location of your choice. Short-course Dorms, 608-262-2270 (e-mail dorms@cals.wisc.edu), and the Campus Inn, 608-257-4391, have reserved blocks of rooms for the AP* Summer Institute. There is no meal plan for participants. The Lowell Center, 608-256-2621, is another popular lodging facility on campus.
Madison is located conveniently off Interstates I-90 and I-94, providing easy access from all directions. The Dane County Regional Airport is well positioned to get visitors to and from Madison and the UW campus.
Campus parking is on a first-come, first-served basis at an additional fee. A campus parking application form will be provided to all applicants. Campus buses shuttle students to all areas of the campus on a regular schedule. For a campus map, see www.vip.wisc.edu/map.html. A public, city parking ramp is also available.
To allow sufficient time to make lodging and parking arrangements, early application is encouraged. Further lodging information will be provided to all applicants or contact Wendy Kerr at 608-262-5823; wkerr@dcs.wisc.edu.
Orientation Luncheon
The Division of Continuing Studies will sponsor a complimentary luncheon for all Institute participants and instructors on Monday, June 23, 11:45 am at the Pyle Center Dining Room, 702 Langdon Street.
Questions?
Curriculum—contact the instructors directly for course content and extra credit requirements. The class descriptions tell you how to reach instructors.
Institute, application procedures, etc.—contact Wendy Kerr, Division of Continuing Studies, 1305 Linden Drive, 3rd floor, Madison, WI 53706; wkerr@dcs.wisc.edu; 608-262-5823; fax 608-265-5627.
Timetable listings—request a Summer Timetable from the Division of Continuing Studies, 1305 Linden Drive, 3rd floor, Madison, WI 53706; 608-263-6960; or see www.dcs.wisc.edu/summer.
UW-Madison—contact Visitor and Information Programs, at 21 N. Park St. or at the Red Gym, 716 Langdon St., Madison, WI; 608-263-2400 or askbucky@redgym.wisc.edu.
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