Information - Teachers
Overview
This UC Denver National Science Foundation grant provides eight Fellowships for mathematics (4) and science (4) graduate students to enrich their research and teaching experience through partnerships with math and science educators in local Middle Schools. Graduate student fellows will participate as active members of a learning community while working collaboratively with middle school teachers and STEM faculty supervisors. This Fellowship provides graduate students, who are committed to becoming academic professionals in higher education, with the opportunity to increase their knowledge about student learning and effective teaching practices, improve their communications skills and convert their respective science and mathematics research interests into classroom interactions which will enhance K-12 science and mathematics curriculum.
Commitment
The time commitment for this project involves: (1) mentoring a graduate fellow approximately one day per week; (2) work with the school TELC developing and employing multidisciplinary inquiry based lessons; (3) participation in project related seminars on the UC Denver campus; and (4) active participation in a teacher-research learning community.
The project begins before the start of the 2008-09 public school year at the end of July, with a week-long orientation, partnering with content fellows, district coordinators content supervisors and project staff.
The year will culminate with an opportunity to work collaboratively in the 2009 summer institute held in June and July run by the RM-MSMSP (Rocky Mountain – Middle School Math Science Partnership).
Teacher Stipend and other benefits
The NSF grant provides each participating teacher with a stipend of $4,500. In addition, the teacher will have a UC Denver Graduate student who will provide direct classroom assistance throughout the academic year.
Who May Apply
Teachers who are assigned to teach mathematics or science at the middle school level (grades 6-8) in one of the project chosen Jefferson County or Englewood Middle Schools.
Applications must include:
A resume highlighting your teaching experience and a letter of support from the school's principal.
Completed packets should be submitted to:
District Coordinator or school principal
Application Due Date: April 2, 2008.
Anticipated Announcement of Awards: April 14, 2008.
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