STEM ED Innovators Teacher Fellowship
We combine protocol pedagogy, the Democratic STEM Teaching Framework (DSTF), an engineering-design innovation process, and an intimate, all-remote professional learning community. Our Teacher Fellows tirelessly innovate their practice to democratize STEM Classrooms so that students master rigorous STEM content and develop as agents of social change.
What we ask
STEM Ed supplies the facilitating Mentor Fellows, design frameworks, collaborative structures, and inspiration you need to democratize your STEM classrooms. Our Fellows bring the passion for innovation, a track record of effective teaching practice, and commitment to our Fellowship.
Eligibility
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Be affiliated with be affiliated with a K-12 school
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Have at least two years of STEM teaching experience (including the current school year)
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Teach full-time in the current academic year, with at least 50% of their classes in STEM subjects
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Commit to completing the expectations of the program to receive a digital certificate and gift certificate
Fellowship Structure
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Asynchronous and synchronous
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Six learning modules
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Seven two-hour online Workshops
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Four optional Office Hours session
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Presentation of Window Into STEM Classroom talk at STEM Ed Showcase
Time commitment
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~7 hours per module
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3-4 months depending on availability of teachers
“The fellowship has reminded me that STEM education is more about the students than it is about the teacher. I have been more encouraged and courageous about giving up my authority in the classroom, which has allowed my students to feel like I am not the only knowledge holder in the classroom.”
“Integrating a more Democratic approach into my curriculum and classroom culture has revolutionized student engagement. Their ownership is inspiring, the work they've produced is beyond anything I've seen before and their STEM literacy is exceptional. The fellowship has worked wonders in my classroom and this has been my favorite year of teaching."
"Many of my AP biology students started college and wrote to me that their experience in AP Bio of leading class sessions and researching content has helped them a lot in their biology classes in college."