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FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY SUMMER RESEARCH TEACHER FELLOWSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Eligibility: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Middle and high school science teachers in U.S. schools<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fellowship year: April 2012 – April 2013<\/p>\n Online application due no later than: January 23, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n Notifications: March 2012<\/p>\n Fellowship payments:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $5,700 for research work and assignments<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $300 for a classroom materials grant<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Travel expenses to Experimental Biology, Boston, MA, April 20-24, 2013<\/p>\n Research Teacher Fellows<\/strong> Program: www.frontiersinphys.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n In this year-long professional development fellowship, teachers nationwide<\/p>\n 1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 immerse themselves in cutting-edge biomedical research for 7-8 weeks;<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 enhance their teaching skills in Six Star Science principles (student-centered instruction, diversity\/equity, technology, assessment, current scientific content, and reflecting on teaching and learning); and<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 build networks with scientists locally and nationally by attending a scientific conference.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n EXPLORE Effective Teaching Strategies. <\/strong>The APS Six Star Science framework for supporting excellence in science education:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 student-centered instruction<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 valuing diversity among students<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 integrating technology<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 developing authentic assessments<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 utilizing accurate and current content<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 reflecting on teaching and learning<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n EXPERIENCE the Research Process. <\/strong>Learn about:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 the scientific method<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 generating valid hypotheses<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 connecting basic to clinical research<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 using animals and humans in research<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 research careers in physiology<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ENHANCE Your Classroom Materials. <\/strong>Use toolkits of strategies and Six Star Science to:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 transform cookbook labs into engaging student-centered, inquiry-based lessons<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 align lessons to your state and national science education standards<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PROGRAM INFORMATION AND APPLICATION:<\/strong> www.frontiersinphys.org<\/a><\/strong>. Look for the \u201cHOW TO APPLY\u201d GUIDE<\/em><\/strong> document at the Research Teacher Fellows program website. DEADLINE:<\/strong> January 23, 2012.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n TESTIMONIALS <\/em><\/strong>from past Teacher Fellows about the Frontiers in Physiology program:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n On the fellowship experience<\/strong>: <\/strong>\u201cEnjoy every minute of the fellowship experience because it goes by so fast. You are so absorbed in the material and assignments that it will take you a year just to compress and reflect on it all. So soak it up, relax, and enjoy the incredible journey that the APS will take you on!\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n On the skills on transforming cookbook labs:<\/strong> \u201cI have learned a lot through these transformations. Where I once thought my labs were student centered and inquiry based, I am beginning to see just how teacher directed they were. I think I will have a great deal of transforming to do this year.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n —————————— <\/p>\n Questions? <\/strong>Contact the Interim K-12 Programs Coordinator: Margaret Shain:<\/strong> mshain@the-aps.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY<\/strong> is supported by the APS, a Science Education Partnership Award (R25RR025127) from the National Center for Research Resources, and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R13DK039306) at the National Institutes of Health.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scarletta Whitsett<\/p>\n Science Fair Coordinator\/Project Asst.<\/p>\n The American Physiological Society<\/p>\n Education Office<\/p>\n 9650 Rockville Pike<\/p>\n Bethesda, MD 20814<\/p>\n 301-634-7228<\/a> <\/p>\n Science Fair: www.the-aps.org\/education\/ ISEF: http:\/\/www.the-aps.org\/ <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Several KABT members have taken advantage of this opportunity in the past to improve their understanding of biology and research while working on teaching strategies.\u00a0 This program has a history of great outcomes.\u00a0 Consider applying to expand your horizons. 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