HEALTH SCIENCE MASTER TEACHER INSTITUTE

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1 MTI is a two and one-half day intensive hands-on institute for a select group of innovative health science teachers. The Institute will focus on: the National Healthcare Foundation Standards, classroom strategies for student engagement, pedagogy, technology, STEM, and the data driven classroom. Participants will be selected after completing an application process which includes a recommendation from the health science state lead and a school administrator. Up to four (4) nominations may be submitted from each state. A maximum of two (2) applicants will be selected from each state. There will be no registration cost for each selected participant of NCHSE member states. There will be a $300 registration fee for selected participants of nonmember states. Lunch will be provided each day; travel and lodging will not be covered by NCHSE. Each elite teacher will be trained and expected to redeliver acquired information in their home states and will be invited to present at the 2016 NCHSE National Health Science Curriculum Conference. Those teachers completing the Institute will receive a NCHSE Health Science Master Teacher certificate. The application is due May 1, 2015 to the state lead. November 12-14, 2015 Embassy Suites, Downtown Chicago BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION: The success of your students is determined by the curriculum you prepare, the atmosphere you create, the relationships you build, and the instruction you give. Your participation in the Master Teacher Institute will allow you the opportunity to evaluate and strengthen your current methods and practices by: Experiencing the power of working with growth-focused, motivated, like-minded peers. Learning strategies to motivate and inspire other health science teachers through school, district, and state leadership. Designing hooks to stimulate topic interest, show subject relevance, and arouse curiosity. Identifying factors that a teacher can control to improve instruction and student learning. Applying guidelines for effective classroom functioning to create a productive learning environment and to work with different student behaviors. Receiving training on how to utilize the National Healthcare Foundation Standards in your curriculum. Application is due to your Health Science State Lead by May 1, 2015

2 Application 2015 Name: School: State: Phone #: Please answer the following questions: 1. How many years you have taught health science related courses? 2. What is your healthcare background? 3. What is your level of education? 4. Are you a HOSA advisor? 5. List the health science related courses you have taught: 6. If accepted, are you willing to redeliver the information you learn during this institute to your home state? Rate the following statements, 1-10, in order of importance (one is most important and 10 is least important). Capacity for professional growth Passion for teaching Organization in the classroom Collaboration with other teachers Adaptability in the classroom Willingness to put in the necessary time for students Effective classroom management Use of innovative instructional methods In-depth content knowledge Accountable to self and students Resume: Attach a professional resume to the application. Lesson: Attach your favorite lesson that demonstrates innovation in the classroom. This lesson will be published on our NCHSE best practices website and the author of the lesson will be given credit.

3 Essays: Please respond to the following questions in essay format (100 words or less per response). 1. Discuss how you believe you step outside of the box in education. 2. What professional goals have you attained that have set you up for your current success? What goals are you currently working toward? 3. How do you stay updated on health science education trends? 4. How do you incorporate the National Healthcare Foundations Standards in your curriculum?

4 Recommendation Form 2015 School Administrator Name of Applicant: State: School: Name of Administrator: Title: _ How long have you known the applicant? Using your knowledge of the applicant, please score each of the following statements using a scale of 1 to 5 in which 1 is never and 5 is always. This applicant believes in the abilities and value of ALL students. This applicant believes that his/her own behaviors are specifically chosen from their teaching repertoire to match the curriculum, situation, group, or the characteristics of individual students. This applicant has a personal desire to grow, learn, and be flexible in the teaching profession. This applicant has a strong foundation of content knowledge. This applicant inspires curiosity. Please attach a letter of recommendation addressing the specific ways in which this applicant is progressing toward becoming a master teacher. Also discuss how this teacher stands out in your school.

5 Application Checklist Application and essay questions complete Professional resume attached Innovative lesson attached School administrator recommendation form complete School administrator letter of recommendation attached Submitted to the Health Science State Lead by May 1, 2015