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Noyce Scholarship

The University of Arkansas received a major grant to help in teacher preparation. Students interested in teaching can receive a Noyce Fellowship to support their senior year and one year of graduate study. The is enough time to complete the MAT program. Information available at Noyce Scholarship

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General Resources

  • Note: There is a lot of useful information from Tracy Bond's talk Physics & Education. If you are even slightly interested in teaching you should take a look at it.
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Barbara Lotze Scholarship

A $2000 dollar scholarship offered by the AAPT for future high school teachers. [Information]

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Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowship

The fellowship supports exceptional individuals who are committed to becoming outstanding high school math and science teachers. KSTF seeks to promote excellence in science and mathematics teaching in United States high schools in order to help maintain our nation’s economic competitiveness and reverse the current national trend of high attrition rates among beginning teachers. We strive to elevate the perception of teaching as a complex, highly-skilled profession and to nurture future leaders and change agents in the field of education.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or mathematics, have received their most recent content degree within the past five years and be committed to teaching science or mathematics in U.S. high schools. Individuals who are currently enrolled in a secondary math or science teaching credential program are eligible if they are within five years of their most recent content degree and have not completed their credential before December, 2008. KSTF Teaching Fellowships are intended to support individuals early in their careers who have the potential to devote a lifetime to improving math and science education. 

Award information:
Fellowships will be awarded to up to 15 individuals in each of three disciplinary strands: biology, physical science, and mathematics. Benefits of the fellowship include:
•	Financial and professional support for up to five years, including a maximum of $10,000 tuition assistance per year for up to two years and a monthly stipend while fellows are enrolled in a recognized teacher credential program.  
•	Room, board, travel expenses and fees for summer professional development activities as well as a monthly stipend during the summer.
•	Yearly opportunities to apply for instructional materials, academic year professional development, school-site mentor support, support for National Board Certification and financial support for leadership activities. 
•	Membership in a professional organization.
•	Room, board and travel expenses for three meetings per year with other KSTF Fellows.


Application information:

Application information and instructions can be found online at www.kstf.org. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Only online applications will be considered.


For more information, contact: Beth DiGesare Teaching Fellowship Program Coordinator (856) 608-0001 teachers@kstf.org

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MIT TOPS Program

TOPS 2009 Summer Teaching Program, June 21 - August 4, 2009 Program Link

MIT/Harvard Center for Ultracold Atoms

Application Deadline: February 1, 2009 

Dear Physics Major:

If you are thinking about pursuing a career in pre-college teaching in the physical sciences, 
we invite you to apply to the summer program Teaching Opportunities in Physical Science (TOPS) 
held at MIT by the MIT/Harvard Center for Ultracold Atoms. TOPS provides a unique teaching 
experience centered on designing and teaching material to high school and middle school 
students in close collaboration with skilled teachers. Details about TOPS can be found 
at http://www.rle.mit.edu/cua/new/tops.asp.

Sincerely,

Dan Kleppner

   Lester Wolfe Professor of Physics, Emeritus, MIT

   Co-Director, Center for Ultracold Atoms

Ted Ducas

   Professor, Dept. of Physics, Wellesley College

   Education Coordinator, Center for Ultracold Atoms
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Physics & Education

This is taken directly from Tracy Bond's Power Point


Physics & Education


Tracy Bond
2006-2007 Teacher-in-Residence
thebonds_1213@yahoo.com


  1. My SPS Experience 1997-2003
    • Hosted AAPT regional meeting
    • Dungeons and Dragons parties
    • SPS lounge
    • Spring Fest outreach
    • Field trips
  2. Why Teach?
    • Most important job in society
    • Pass along knowledge
    • Flexible summer schedule
    • Incentives for high-need subjects and geographical areas
    • Pay isn’t that bad  :)
  3. AR Teacher Salaries
  4. Becoming a Teacher
  5. PHYSICAL/EARTH SCIENCE LICENSURE, GRADES 7-12
    • (All course requirements are subject to change. Students must meet current state requirements at time of application for graduation)
    • Licensure for teaching requires completion of the bachelor's degree in Fulbright College and completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree through the College of Education and Health Professions. Admission to the M.A.T. degree program requires admission to the Graduate School. Refer to the Graduate School for the GPA requirements.
    • Refer to coehp.uark.edu/2098.htm for teacher licensing requirements and for the “Teacher Licensure Checklist.”
      1. Complete a BA or BS degree with a major in a Chemistry or Physics.
      2. Complete the following with a grade of “C” or higher:
        • Computer competencies will be demonstrated by candidate in a portfolio or by taking ETEC 2001/2002L-Educational Technology and Educational Technology Lab or another appropriately approved course.
        • CIED 4131-Practicum in Secondary Education. It is preferred that you take this class no later than the Fall semester of your senior year.
        • CIED 4023-Teaching in Inclusive Secondary Setting or CIED 3023-Survey of Exceptionalities. Secondary Education majors should take CIED 4023 instead of CIED 3023.
      3. The following Earth Science courses are recommended for preparation of Praxis II Content Area:
        • GEOL 1113/1111L
        • GEOL 1133/1131L
        • ASTR 2003/2001L
  6. Testing Required
    • Praxis I (general test)
      • 3 parts: Reading, Writing, Math
      • Computer or paper
      • Waived if you have GRE scores and an MA/MS
    • Praxis II (subject area, pedagogy)
      • Physical/Earth Science
    • Praxis III (observation by state)
      • State observer watches you teach and scores you
  7. More Information
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