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