Middle and high school science teachers are invited to apply for a year-long $9,000 professional development fellowship in the Frontiers in Physiology Program, Six Star Science for Student-Centered Learning, sponsored by the American Physiological Society (APS). Six Star Science principles support excellence in education: student-centered instruction, diversity/equity, technology, assessment, current scientific content, and reflecting on teaching and learning.
From April 2009 – April 2010, teacher fellows intensively examine their current teaching methods and learning environments, as well as deepen their understanding of standards by developing/enhancing Six Star Science classroom materials. During the summer of 2009, teacher fellows partner with a local APS member scientist immersing themselves in the world of cutting-edge biomedical research for 7-8 weeks. Fellows also participate in a week-long professional development workshop, the Science Teaching Forum (July 2009). The fellowship concludes with a trip to a scientific conference in Anaheim, California.
Awardees receive:
Consulting payments of up to $9,000, travel costs, and a mini-grant for classroom materials. For more information go to: www.frontiersinphys.org
Application deadline: January 8, 2009.
Frontiers in Physiology is supported by the APS, a Science Education Partnership Award (R25RR025127) from the National Center for Research Resources, and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R13DK39306) at the National Institutes of Health.
The APS K-12 Education Programs Coordinator is Mel Limson, (301.634.7231)