HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS TRAINING PROGRAMME I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn. Goals Scientists should be advocates for teachers (International Council for Science) Raise interest of young people in modern science - physics - particle physics/astrophysics/fusion/... How? Introduce modern science topics they find interesting Once their interest is raised, they will ask questions and are (more) willing to learn basic concepts x 1000 Teachers are.... role models multipliers crucial link for bringing modern science into school classes How researchers view science Science teaching climbing wall M g h 1/2 mv 2 What am I doing here? How school students view science GOALS: Use modern physics to inspire and motivate school teachers (and their students): 1) Contact with frontier science (self-confidence, develop/exchange ideas) 2) Increase attractiveness of science lessons (13-15 yrs) Big Bang Antimatter Dark Matter Black Holes Dark Energy Dark Universe Teacher Take students on a sight-seeing tour Global Participation EVERY YEAR AT CERN (since 2007) 984 teachers in 2010 (25 courses of 1-week, 1 course of 3 weeks) Programme Formats 9 International High School Teacher school (3 weeks) Fully funded by CERN for MS participants (programme, travel, accommodation) Participants from US, Asia, South America (HELEN), Africa (UNESCO) funded externally In English : 120 applications from 38 countries National schools (1 week) courses per year In their mother tongue (speakers from the national science community) Create teaching resources in national language - important for class room activities External funding of travel, accommodation Build networks between teachers and with scientists inside country International Weekend school (3 days, 2 per year) Partially funded by CERN for MS participants (programme, travel, accommodation) In English