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IEEE Teacher In-Service Program -How to Begin
Yvonne Pelham, EAD Manager, Educational Outreach
2 September 2012Brisbane, Queensland Australia
The IEEE Volunteer and TISP
IEEE Members are very generous with their time
IEEE Members are very willing to share their experiences
Educational Outreach events get enthusiastic volunteer support
Two types of TISP volunteers
TISP Champions - take responsibility to establish and maintain a TISP program in “their” school system
TISP Trainers - energetic supporters of the initiative, willing to interact with teachers and serve as “coaches” during TISP presentations
You need BOTH
TISP ChampionsTISP Champions take the leadership of organization, preparation, and logistics of the programChampion Roles:– Organizers– Recruiters– Presenters– Events Planner– Liaison with Section
Once energized, champions are self motivatedThe reward for the TISP Champion is immediate - they see their reward on the faces of the teachers (and sometimes students)
Growing Your TISP Champions
Focus on TISP Champions - the TISP lifeline
Invite/Recruit/Draft potential IEEE Champions to established events
Use TISP presentations to train future Champions
Use TISP presentations to cross-train the other TISP Champions
How to Develop Champions
Teaching Approach: See one, Do one, Teach one
Team Approach: Co-Champions support a school or school system, but responsibilities are spread among them
TISP Trainers
Relatively easy to recruit
Trainer Roles:– Supporters
– Coaches
– Kit Builders
– Develop in-service content
Very effective, with minimal training, Genuinely enjoy the experience
Their only responsibility is to "show up and do the work”
Recruiting Volunteers
Articles placed in Section and Student Branch newsletters
Announcements– At Section and Student Branch meetings– At Chapter meetings– At Section Executive Committee meetings
Informal contacts with fellow students
Try to adjust the role of a volunteer to his/her comfort level and time availability
Qualities Needed
Tactful communicator. Willing to play the role of classroom assistant.
New methods of teaching - with less telling and more doing.
Enjoy immediate gratification.
Sections must support the TISP Champions
TISP Champions are rare and precious
Encourage Section to Champion communication– Online forum and resources to share information
Encourage Champions to– share ideas– celebrate success– lament failures
Communicate. Communicate. Communicate
Build Relationships with School Districts, Principals and Teachers– Use the contacts that might already
exist between section members and the school system.
– Follow also the suggestions given in the IEEE on-line teacher in-service program training.
Where to Start at the District Level?
People who have district wide responsibility for staff development, science, technology and mathematics.
These positions could be directors, assistant superintendents, supervisors, coordinators, etc.
– District Science Education Coordinator
– District Technology Education Coordinator
– District Administrator (responsible for curriculum)
– District Mathematics Education Coordinator
– District Staff Development Coordinator
Where to Start at the School Level?
If you already are working with a teacher…
Be sure to coordinate your activities with the school principal.
– School Principal
– Deputy principal or curriculum coordinator
– Technology Education Coordinator
– Department Head for Science, Math, or Technology (middle or high school)
– Lead teacher or curriculum leader for mathematics or science (elementary school)
Plan Times and Places
Special Events– Teacher conferences– Meetings of teacher organizations
Places– University Campuses– Teacher conference venues
If you need funds for a special event you can almost always get it if you ask well ahead of time
Sample Presentation Outline
Introduction/Background (10 min)Objectives (5 mins)Connection to Educational Standards (10 mins)1 or 2 Group/Hands-on Activities– Presentation on concepts and learning objectives (30
mins)– Group work (45 mins)– Debrief and discuss applications (20 mins)
Summarization (10 mins)General Questions/Comments (10 mins)Distribute and collect 9-item questionnaireComplete District forms (if applicable)
Choose Relevant TopicsChoose topics of interest to members
Adjust topics to the needs of your school system
– Ask teachers, curriculum supervisors and curriculum specialists what topics are needed
– Tie to education standards
Emphasize “hands-on” activities
Be careful about costs to schools – under $100USD to replicate for a class.
We have Many Lesson Plans
If you cannot find what you want consider creating it!
Take advantage of the variety of lesson plans available on TryEngineering.org
Reviewed by engineers and teachers
Follow-up Activities/MetricsCount the number of educators who participated in your teacher in-service program
Be sure that teachers complete the 9 item questionnaire– EAD will tabulate the results
Follow-up with teachers to determine the level of implementation of the concepts and activities
Consider a sign in sheet to include an email address
Consider sending a follow-up postcard/e-mail to attendees