Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowships - Knowles Science Teaching Foundation

Grant Name: Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowships

Funding Organization: Knowles Science Teaching Foundation

Grant Cycle: January 11

Website: http://www.kstf.org/

Email: teachers@kstf.org

Eligibility: Individuals are eligible to apply for a Teaching Fellowship if they will have earned at least a bachelor's degree in an area relevant to the subjects they plan to teach before the fellowship begins in June, such as biological science, physical science, mathematics or engineering. Candidates for Physical Science, Mathematics, or Biological Science Teaching Fellowships must enroll in a secondary teacher credential program before the fellowship is awarded. Individuals who have completed the fourth year of a five-year combined bachelor’s and credential program by the start of the fellowship are also eligible to apply. Those who are currently enrolled in a teacher education program and will be first year teachers in the fall are also welcome to apply

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Background: Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowships Program Is Designed To Support Exceptional Beginning Teachers Through The Pivotal Early Years Of Their Careers,” Said Dr. Nicole Gillespie, KSTF’s Director For Teaching Fellowships. “We Welcome Young Men And Women Who Are Passionate About Becoming Masterful Teachers And Are Committed To Math And Science Education For The Long Term.”

Other Important Information: KSTF Teaching Fellowships are awarded based on four selection criteria: science or mathematics content knowledge, commitment to teaching, professional ability and leadership.

• Science or mathematics content knowledge
  A KSTF Teaching Fellow is expected to have exceptional content knowledge in science or mathematics. By the time the fellowship is awarded, the Fellow will have earned at least a bachelor's degree in science, mathematics or a discipline related to the subject(s) they intend to teach. In addition, KSTF considers grades in science and/or mathematics courses, the selection (depth and breadth) of coursework, participation in research, teaching experience in that discipline and awards and honors in the discipline as indicators of a Fellow’s content knowledge. A Teaching Fellow is also able to participate in an informed discussion about his/her discipline and the specific content that he/she plans to teach, both with experts in the field as well as lay persons.
• Commitment to Teaching
  Teaching Fellows can articulate meaningful reasons for choosing high school science or mathematics teaching and have realistic ideas about and respect for the work of teachers. They recognize that teaching is complex and that learning to teach takes significant time and effort.  Teaching Fellows have gained satisfaction and insight from working with children and have a clear rationale for choosing to work with adolescents in high school.  
• professional Ability
  Teaching Fellows understand the need for and have begun to develop the skills critical for teaching, such as the ability to plan and be flexible, to deal with failure and learn from new situations, to deal with diverse individuals and to transform knowledge into forms available to students. They have demonstrated a mastery of written and oral communication and have shown commitment and achievement in a variety of areas. Furthermore, Fellows have developed a habit of being reflective and recognize that reflective practice is critical to becoming an outstanding professional teacher. 
• Leadership
  Teaching Fellows have the potential to become the leaders and change agents in education. They have demonstrated their potential as leaders through previous leadership roles, including positions of accountability, instances of demonstrated initiative and the ability to be a team player. Fellows also display leadership in their manner of personal interactions, exhibiting evidence of responsibility and maturity, as well as ethical and professional behavior.