Computer Science Teacher Fellowship Application
CodeCrew is seeking certified HS teachers who are committed to increasing the quality of Computer Science education for the students in Shelby County, TN and surrounding areas. The goals of this new fellowship program are: 1. Increase teacher knowledge of Computer Science concepts; 2. Provide ongoing support and training to build teacher confidence as they teach Computer Science concepts; 3. Increase access to quality Computer Science education for students; and 4. Equip teachers with the necessary knowledge to pass the computer science praxis exam. There are financial incentives for teachers who complete the fellowship program. If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, we encourage you to apply. Accepted applicants will be notified no later than May 27, 2022. Visit http://www.code.crew.org for more information about CodeCrew, and if you have any additional questions contact Darius James at darius@code-crew.org.
Please tell us about yourself.
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What is your preferred mode of communication?
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Please list your current school district.
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Please tell us about your current teaching assignment (school location, subject, and grade level).
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Why are you interested in participating in the Computer Science teacher development fellowship?
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Fellowship Financial Incentives
Read this section carefully. If accepted into this fellowship, teachers can receive financial incentives of up to $1250. Incentives will be disbursed for completing the summer professional development course, reaching a minimum score on the Computer Science Praxis exam, and/or starting a Computer Science after school program. Your selection of yes to the questions in this section indicate your understanding of ways to earn the potential financial incentive that comes with participation in the fellowship.
I understand I will receive financial compensation for meeting the expectations for the summer coursework of the fellowship.
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I understand I will be expected to take the Computer Science Praxis exam during this fellowship.
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I understand I will be expected to increase access to computer science education throughout the course of the 2022-2023 school year.
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Summer Preferences & Availability
Participants in this fellowship will attend summer classes twice a week from June 7 - July 28. Classes will not meet during the week of July 4. This part of the fellowship is in conjunction with the Center for STEM Education at UT Austin and the department of computer science at the University of Memphis. This blended learning course seeks to provide training to teachers to strengthen knowledge of foundational computer science concepts and to increase confidence to teach concepts in the classroom. This section asks about your availability during the summer development.
What is your preferred day(s) and time(s) to meet for summer classes? Please check all that apply.
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I am available 9:30 am - 12:00 pm each Tuesday and Thursday morning from June 7 - July 28, 2022.
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I am available 3:00 - 5:30 pm each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from June 7 - July 28, 2022.
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I am available 6:00 - 8:30 pm each Tuesday and Thursday evening from June 7 - July 28, 2022.
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Teaching Experience
This section asks about your teaching experience.
Please indicate how long you have taught in the classroom.
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less than 5 years
5 - 10 years
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Please indicate your teaching license and certification area.
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Please list all courses you have taught while teaching in the classroom.
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Please use this space to describe your philosophy of education.
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Are there any specific topics you would like to see addressed in the fellowship program? Please list any concerns, questions or comments below.
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