Progressive Science Initiative
· PSI overview – a new approach to science achievement
· PSI in action – Classroom Close-up video
· Research supporting the PSI approach
o Article - Squaring the Circle: A Mathematically Rigorous Physics First (The Physics Teachers April 2008; Goodman, April 2008)
o Power point presentation (Goodman, 2009)
o Dissertation: "A New High School Science Program and Its Effect on Student Achievement in Mathematics and Science" (Rutgers University, Goodman 2006)
Teacher Certification Program
· Governor signs bill to create pilot programs for new teacher certification – paving the way for teachers to be trained in the PSI approach
· NJCTL and Kean University form partnership to launch cohorts of teachers to become certified to teach Physics and/or Chemistry using the PSI approach. Read more about being part of the PSI Physics or PSI Chemistry program.
PSI Courses, Lessons and Curriculum
Join our community of science educators at www.njpsi.org to access the PSI courses, curriculum and lessons. These documents are available free to educators and students who register to be part of the PSI professional online community.