[neact] Fwd: STEM Ed Announcement: Math Instructor Needed (corrected)
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From: Morton Sternheim <mort@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: kwbrody@xxxxxxx
Subject: STEM Ed Announcement: Math Instructor Needed (corrected)
This is a not a UMass program
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MADOE / Intel Mathematics Initiative
Seeking a Mathematics Content Expert to Teach in Springfield Area
The Massachusetts Department of Education (MADOE) is partnering with Intel
to pilot the MADOE/Intel Mathematics Initiative (MIMI), a professional
development opportunity for K-8 mathematics teachers. Launched in the
summer of 2007 with 150 teachers from three districts, MIMI provides an
80-hour course in foundational mathematics content and support for a
sustainable mathematical learning community during the school year.
We are seeking an exceptional educator of K-8 mathematics teachers to become
the Content Master Teacher for a cohort of teachers from the Springfield
Public Schools. You will be paired with a Pedagogical Master Teacher to
co-teach the MIMI course and will become part of the vanguard of a sustained
statewide campaign. If you are interested in applying, please submit your
materials by Friday, April 11, to Simone Harvey at sharvey@xxxxxxxxxxxx or
350 Main Street, Malden, MA, 02148. Programmatic questions can be directed
to Life LeGeros at llegeros@xxxxxxxxxxxx or 781-338-3537.
I. Description of MIMI
The MIMI course was developed for Intel by University of Vermont
mathematician, Dr. Kenneth Gross, and is derived from an existing
professional development program that has successfully linked course
completion with improved student math achievement scores. Dr. Gross'
program, the Vermont Mathematics Initiative, has been adopted in
Massachusetts by Lesley University with the support of funding from the
Department through the Title IIB Math and Science Partnership Program.
The newly developed 80-hour concentrated course will be co-facilitated by a
mathematics Content Master Teacher and a Pedagogical Master Teacher. Course
content focuses on a conceptual understanding of arithmetical operations
(and fractions) for the first half of the course and foundational algebra
(linear functions) for the second half, with the relationship of arithmetic,
geometry, and algebra highlighted throughout the course. Participants will
also acquire pedagogical content knowledge linked to the course content
through explorations of student thinking. All topics are taught using a
variety of problem solving strategies that relate directly to the K-8
mathematics classroom.
Approximately half of the course will be completed in the summer, during
five consecutive days in August 2008, with the remaining coursework spread
out during the first semester of the 2008-2009 school year. Facilitators
will be trained to support a mathematical learning community that will meet
regularly during the school year to reinforce, extend, and enact teachers'
learning for the improvement of classroom practice.
The initiative will serve eight groups of 25 teachers in the coming year and
expand in the 2009-2010 school year and beyond through a train-the-trainer
model, targeting 1000 teachers in the next three years. The original Master
Teachers will play crucial roles in the success of the long-term campaign,
including contribution to strategic planning, course modification, and the
training of future cohorts of Master Teachers.
Collaborative Commitment
MIMI is a collaborative effort involving Intel, the Department, and
Massachusetts districts, schools, and teachers of mathematics.
Intel is committed to:
" Producing and continually improving upon the curriculum and making
it freely available
" Coordinating a robust formative and summative evaluation of the
program
" Supporting the training of Master Teachers
The Department will:
" Fund Master Teachers at the rate of $12,500 to teach the 80-hour
course (including planning and travel) and $500/day to attend the 2-day
training on July 2-3 (plus travel costs)
" Contribute to incentives for teacher participation by providing
stipend funds to districts
" Work with participating districts to establish implementation plans
for the initiative
" Develop and support follow-up for teacher participants, including
the training of mathematical learning community facilitators
Schools and districts will commit to:
" Compensate participant teachers as appropriate
" Schedule the coursework (including release time, if needed)
" Provide training location(s)
" Provide data for the evaluation
" Establish structures to allow participant teachers to access a
mathematical learning community
Participant teachers are expected to:
" Complete at least 80 participant hours of professional development
" Complete homework in a timely manner
" Contribute to the school-based mathematical learning community
" Apply learning in the classroom to improve classroom practice
" Provide data as requested for the evaluation, including a pre- and
post-assessment of course content, surveys, etc.
II. Selection of Master Teachers for the Pilot Phase
All Master Teachers will be expected to:
" Attend a training at Wheelock College (Brookline Campus) on July
2-3, 2008
" Spend joint planning time preparing to teach the course (7-10 days
estimated)
" Co-teach the 80-hour course to a class of 25 teacher participants
(12-13 days estimated)
" Actively participate in program planning, improvement, and
evaluation, including administering a pre- and post- assessment to
participants
Master Teacher General Criteria:
" Committed to the above expectations
" Well respected in the local math education community
" Passionate about their work in math education
" Strong experience facilitating math professional development
" Ability to create a safe learning environment for adult learners of
varying content and pedagogy knowledge and skill
" Open to learning, especially from their co-teacher
Content Master Teacher Selection Criteria:
" Expert level of math content understanding (PhD in mathematics
highly preferred)
" Effective model of direct, participatory direct, problem solving,
and inquiry methods of instruction
" Solid mathematical communicator to varied audiences
Pedagogical Master Teacher Selection Criteria:
" Strong math content understanding
" Exemplary model of direct, participatory direct, problem solving,
and inquiry methods of instruction
" Expertise in mathematical pedagogy at the K-8 level
III. To Submit a Letter of Intent (due Friday, April 11)
Those who are interested in being considered as a Content Master Teacher for
the Springfield MIMI cohort should submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a
brief letter (1-3 pages) that contains the following information:
(1) Credentials -Summarize your credentials in reference to the "General
Criteria" and "Content Master Teacher Selection Criteria" listed above.
Include a description of any experience you have in working with teachers
and administrators from high-need schools and districts in Massachusetts.
(2) Commitment - Address the expectations listed above (under the heading
"All Master Teachers will be expected to"). Discuss the compatibility
between MIMI and your personal educational philosophy.
(3) Availability - Provide information on your availability during August of
2008 for full day teaching and during the 2008-2009 school year in terms of
afternoon and Saturday availability.
[Note - the summer portion will most likely be scheduled for August 18-22.]
(4) Letters of Reference (optional) - Include up to two letters of reference
from people who can attest to your expertise as an instructor of K-12
mathematics content.
Please note that the formal selection process may involve interviews and/or
observations of instruction.
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X-Sieve: CMU Sieve 2.2 Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:31:35 -0400 From: Morton Sternheim <mort@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: kwbrody@xxxxxxx Subject: STEM Ed Announcement: Math Instructor Needed (corrected)
This is a not a UMass program ============================ MADOE / Intel Mathematics Initiative Seeking a Mathematics Content Expert to Teach in Springfield Area The Massachusetts Department of Education (MADOE) is partnering with Intel to pilot the MADOE/Intel Mathematics Initiative (MIMI), a professional development opportunity for K-8 mathematics teachers. Launched in the summer of 2007 with 150 teachers from three districts, MIMI provides an 80-hour course in foundational mathematics content and support for a sustainable mathematical learning community during the school year. We are seeking an exceptional educator of K-8 mathematics teachers to become the Content Master Teacher for a cohort of teachers from the Springfield Public Schools. You will be paired with a Pedagogical Master Teacher to co-teach the MIMI course and will become part of the vanguard of a sustained statewide campaign. If you are interested in applying, please submit your materials by Friday, April 11, to Simone Harvey at sharvey@xxxxxxxxxxxx or 350 Main Street, Malden, MA, 02148. Programmatic questions can be directed to Life LeGeros at llegeros@xxxxxxxxxxxx or 781-338-3537. I. Description of MIMI The MIMI course was developed for Intel by University of Vermont mathematician, Dr. Kenneth Gross, and is derived from an existing professional development program that has successfully linked course completion with improved student math achievement scores. Dr. Gross' program, the Vermont Mathematics Initiative, has been adopted in Massachusetts by Lesley University with the support of funding from theDepartment through the Title IIB Math and Science Partnership Program.
The newly developed 80-hour concentrated course will be co-facilitated by a mathematics Content Master Teacher and a Pedagogical Master Teacher. Course content focuses on a conceptual understanding of arithmetical operations (and fractions) for the first half of the course and foundational algebra (linear functions) for the second half, with the relationship of arithmetic, geometry, and algebra highlighted throughout the course. Participants will also acquire pedagogical content knowledge linked to the course content through explorations of student thinking. All topics are taught using a variety of problem solving strategies that relate directly to the K-8 mathematics classroom. Approximately half of the course will be completed in the summer, during five consecutive days in August 2008, with the remaining coursework spread out during the first semester of the 2008-2009 school year. Facilitators will be trained to support a mathematical learning community that will meet regularly during the school year to reinforce, extend, and enact teachers' learning for the improvement of classroom practice. The initiative will serve eight groups of 25 teachers in the coming year and expand in the 2009-2010 school year and beyond through a train-the-trainer model, targeting 1000 teachers in the next three years. The original Master Teachers will play crucial roles in the success of the long-term campaign, including contribution to strategic planning, course modification, and the training of future cohorts of Master Teachers. Collaborative Commitment MIMI is a collaborative effort involving Intel, the Department, andMassachusetts districts, schools, and teachers of mathematics.
Intel is committed to: " Producing and continually improving upon the curriculum and making it freely available " Coordinating a robust formative and summative evaluation of the program " Supporting the training of Master Teachers The Department will: " Fund Master Teachers at the rate of $12,500 to teach the 80-hour course (including planning and travel) and $500/day to attend the 2-day training on July 2-3 (plus travel costs) " Contribute to incentives for teacher participation by providing stipend funds to districts " Work with participating districts to establish implementation plans for the initiative " Develop and support follow-up for teacher participants, including the training of mathematical learning community facilitators Schools and districts will commit to: " Compensate participant teachers as appropriate " Schedule the coursework (including release time, if needed) " Provide training location(s) " Provide data for the evaluation " Establish structures to allow participant teachers to access a mathematical learning community Participant teachers are expected to: " Complete at least 80 participant hours of professional development " Complete homework in a timely manner " Contribute to the school-based mathematical learning community " Apply learning in the classroom to improve classroom practice " Provide data as requested for the evaluation, including a pre- and post-assessment of course content, surveys, etc. II. Selection of Master Teachers for the Pilot Phase All Master Teachers will be expected to: " Attend a training at Wheelock College (Brookline Campus) on July 2-3, 2008 " Spend joint planning time preparing to teach the course (7-10 days estimated) " Co-teach the 80-hour course to a class of 25 teacher participants (12-13 days estimated) " Actively participate in program planning, improvement, and evaluation, including administering a pre- and post- assessment to participants Master Teacher General Criteria: " Committed to the above expectations " Well respected in the local math education community " Passionate about their work in math education " Strong experience facilitating math professional development " Ability to create a safe learning environment for adult learners of varying content and pedagogy knowledge and skill " Open to learning, especially from their co-teacher Content Master Teacher Selection Criteria: " Expert level of math content understanding (PhD in mathematics highly preferred) " Effective model of direct, participatory direct, problem solving, and inquiry methods of instruction " Solid mathematical communicator to varied audiences Pedagogical Master Teacher Selection Criteria: " Strong math content understanding " Exemplary model of direct, participatory direct, problem solving, and inquiry methods of instruction " Expertise in mathematical pedagogy at the K-8 level III. To Submit a Letter of Intent (due Friday, April 11) Those who are interested in being considered as a Content Master Teacher for the Springfield MIMI cohort should submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a brief letter (1-3 pages) that contains the following information: (1) Credentials -Summarize your credentials in reference to the "General Criteria" and "Content Master Teacher Selection Criteria" listed above. Include a description of any experience you have in working with teachers and administrators from high-need schools and districts in Massachusetts. (2) Commitment - Address the expectations listed above (under the heading "All Master Teachers will be expected to"). Discuss the compatibility between MIMI and your personal educational philosophy. (3) Availability - Provide information on your availability during August of 2008 for full day teaching and during the 2008-2009 school year in terms of afternoon and Saturday availability. [Note - the summer portion will most likely be scheduled for August 18-22.] (4) Letters of Reference (optional) - Include up to two letters of reference from people who can attest to your expertise as an instructor of K-12 mathematics content. Please note that the formal selection process may involve interviews and/or observations of instruction.