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| Name: | Pre-Service Teacher Internship |
|---|---|
| School/Institution: | Argonne International Laboratory |
| City: | Argonne |
| State: | IL |
| Opportunity Type: | DOE Laboratory |
| Teacher Status: | Preservice |
| Teacher Level: | Elementary School Middle School High School |
| Description: | The purpose of the Preservice Teacher Program is to give future science, math, and technology teachers experience and understanding of the research process, i.e., to work closely with a staff scientist on a real project. A formal scientific paper is required on some element of this research at the end of the ten-week period. Both "bench" and library research are major requirements of the research paper. A formal powerpoint presentation will be required of each participant during the last week of the appointment. Another major goal of the program is to transfer this experience into a useable lesson plan or idea journal for teaching at a particular grade level. Elements of inquiry-centered learning and best practice will be interwoven into the weekly experiences and serve as a broad foundation for this development. Argonne's master teacher, Nancy Nega, will be working very closely with participants and supporting them in both group and one-to-one sessions. Each year the program has received many positive testimonials and high ratings from participants due in part to the master teachers's mentoring efforts! |
| Start Date: | 05/26/2010 |
| End Date: | 07/30/2010 |
| Application Deadline: | 02/01/2010 |
| Opportunity Website: | http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_undergrad/pst.htm |
| Sponsor Link: | http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/PST/about.htm |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Benefits: | Stipend Housing Travel Reimbursement |
| Benefit Explanation: | $400 stipend per week |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Other Prerequisites: | Students are recruited from all U.S. undergraduate institutions and must:(a) currently be enrolled full-time as an educational major and as a sophomore, junior, or senior; (b) be 18 years or older at the start of the program; (c) be eligible to work in the United States and hence be required to provide required information upon acceptance to this program; (d) have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; (e) be enrolled in an accredited K-12 education program and be committed to teach professionally after graduation; (f) have health insurance. Prospective graduates may apply if they do not expect to begin professional teaching before the summer session concludes. See the full eligibility requirements. |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Lou Harnisch Argonne, IL 60439-4803 Phone: 630-252-6925 |
