Georgia Intern-Fellowships for TeachersGeorgia Teachers in Academic Laboratories: Research Experiences in the GeosciencesDonna BarrettGeorgia Institute of TechnologyDecember 6, 2005
Experience4 8 Week Summer Internship for Teachers Corporate and University SettingsReal World problem solving and reasoningDevelopment of Inquiry Based Unit Action PlanStipend: $5000 for 7 week experienceGoal: a systemic change that leads to students being better prepared for the workforce and higher education
Begin in 1991 with assistance from Industry Initiatives in Science & Mathematics (IISME) and the Triangle Coalition75 - 85 teachers per summer668 teachers in 1089 positions
History
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200477135325
200583115627
GoalsIncrease student achievementMotivate and encourage more students to study science, mathematics, and technologyEncourage inquiry-based learningIncrease teachers personal knowledge base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematicsEstablish partnerships with teachers, businesses and universities
Program Details3 Types of InternshipsCorporateCurriculum DevelopmentUniversity Research: Traditional, International, Experiences with High School StudentsFacilitatorsAdvisory BoardProfessional Learning Community
Program StructureOnline application processOnline matching processTeacher & Mentor OrientationsGIFT Teacher works with a MentorSmall and large group summer meetingsEstablishment of a professional learning community
Action PlanNeeds AssessmentImplementation PlanTeaching & Learning GoalsInquiry Based ActivitiesEvaluation PlanGIFT Work Experience SummaryPortfolioCommunication Plan
Program EvaluationSeries of Surveys: Teacher Fellows & MentorsNSF-SWEPT StudyHorizon EvaluationUpcoming: GIFT Alumni SurveyFocus Group DiscussionsLiterature Review of Best Practices
2005 Geosciences ExperiencesMiddle School Earth Science TeachersAerospace Engineering (1)Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (3)High School Teachers with High School StudentsTeams of 3 High School Students (2)In conjunction with STEP/Siemens ProgramGeochemistryEarth and Atmospheric Sciences
High School Teacher & Student Team
Teacher InterviewsHave you maintained contact with your mentor?
What do you consider to be the primary benefit of your participation as a mentor in the program?
Action Plan Implementation
Mentor InterviewsHave you maintained contact with your fellow during the school year?
What do you consider to be the primary benefit of the GIFT research experience for teachers? For you as a mentor? Do you consider GIFT to be valuable to the scientific community?
www.ceismc.gatech.edu/gift
Research Experience Video