nz science, mathematics and technology teacher fellowships 2012 supporting passionate teachers to do...

NZ Science, Mathematics and Technology Teacher Fellowships

2012supporting passionate teachers to do extraordinary

things

NZ Science, Mathematics and Technology Teacher Fellowships

1. For teachers to gain new and up-to-date knowledge which will enhance teaching and learning.

2. To develop leadership capacity in early and mid career teachers.

3. To give teachers the opportunity to experience how science, mathematics and technology are used outside teaching.

Promotes quality teaching practice

Aids the retention of good teachers

NZ Science, Mathematics and Technology Teacher Fellowships

Endeavour Fellowships

Fully NZ registered primary, intermediate and secondary teachers, including senior management

Time teaching in NZ: Minimum of five years

Length of Fellowship: Six months (two terms)

Leadership training

Project and host: The applicant identifies their own project and host. Ideas on the RSNZ website

Education resource: May be produced as a way of sharing your learning

Applications close: 12 March 2012 for Terms 3 and 4 2012

Major Changes for 2012

More of a focus on the person rather than the project

Development of Leadership capacity

Expectation of enhancement of curriculum delivery

Expectation of engagement post fellowship in conferences, presentations etc.

Your Application

Identify a possible project – ideas from the RSNZ liaison, universities, industry, etc

Approach the relevant organisation (Host) with your proposal (or follow up an existing project)

Liaise with the Host to formulate your project proposal

Gather supporting information for your project – who will benefit, and how

Complete the application forms on the website

How are Teacher Fellows Selected?

All applications are sent to independent panels for assessing

There are two separate assessments

– the Project (33%)

– the Applicant (66%)

All aspects of the application are rated on a scale, including timeline, level of host support, subject suitability, objectives, benefits to students, benefits to hosts, likelihood of remaining in the profession, contribution to teaching etc.

Referees reports are scrutinized

The top 15 applicants are offered fellowships

TIME-SERIES DATA, PROBABILITY & LOGS – WHERE ARE THEY USED IN

THE REAL WORLD?

• Why is time-series data so important and how is it being used?

• Year 13 Probability - Where can I use this?• Why are logs so statistically important?

Carolyn Leersnyder 2008 Awarded Teacher Fellow

HOW MUCH DATA IS ENOUGH?

Source: Ports of Auckland, NZ

JUST USE THE MOST RECENT DATA?

Other Project Titles in Mathematics

Where Do We Use This, Miss?What Does Statistical Literacy Mean to Statisticians? Exploring Mathematics in IndustryThe Mathematics of GardeningVisual Patterns in Nature“Where is this stuff used?” – A Local Survey of Applications of Mathematics

Contact Joanna Leaman on joanna.leaman@royalsociety.org.nz today!

Frank Kane 2009 TF