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2012
REACH Teacher Applicants
Would
you like to be part of an orignial research project with a Hope faculty
colleague and some Hope undergraduates?
Would
you like to bring some of the latest techniques and topics from research
back into your classroom?
If
so…then the REACH Program for Teachers may be
perfect for you! |
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• Hands on research and curriculum development with Hope professors.
• Choose the research topic that interests you!
• 6 week program from June 11 - July 20, 2012
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• Earn $ and 2 graduate school credits.
• Application deadline is March 5, 2012. |
2012
Teacher Application Process
Application Process:
1. Complete
the Application
Form.
2. Write
a one page statement explaining why you would like to be considered for
the REACH program and how it would help you in the classroom. While
not required, you might include a description of any work, class, or
personal experiences (jobs, reading interests, course work, class projects,
etc.) that have prepared you to do research.
3. Submit a current resume.
4. Please
e-mail, fax, or mail your application form, statement, and resume to the address below:
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REACH Applications
Karen Nordell Pearson (Director)
Hope College
Office of the Dean of Natural and Applied Sciences
P.O. Box 9000
Holland, MI 49422-9000
Fax: 616.395.7923
E-mail: reach@hope.edu
Questions: contact the REACH Director, Dr. Karen Nordell Pearson at nordellpearson@hope.edu |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does Hope College want me to do research?
A: Hope is committed to addressing the growing local and national need for strong science and math teaching. Hope believes that this can be largely achieved by engaging teachers in hands-on research with the goal of improving curriculum development. In April 2008, Hope College was awarded a $1.4 million dollar grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, which provides funding for the REACH program to aid Hope in its mission to promote strong science education.
Q: Do I need to have research experience?
A: No! This is supposed to be a learning experience!
Q: Do I get to pick what project I’ll be working on?
A: We will provide a list of potential projects and want to know your preferences. We will do our best to find a research project that meets your interests.
Q: Do I have to live on campus?
A: No, you do not live on campus. You will be on campus Monday through Friday during the day, but can make other plans for your nights and weekends.
Q: Sure I get paid, but why else would I want to spend my summer doing research?
A: You’ll learn what new research is taking place in the field that interests you most, gain research skills by using techniques that you can bring back to the classroom, and get to develop an exciting curriculum. All while working with professors who are as passionate about science education as you are. |
High School Teacher Eligibility Requirements
High school teachers from the Holland area who teach courses in the natural and applied sciences and who have spent at least one school year teaching full-time are eligible to apply for the REACH Program. Other teachers are welcome to apply, but special consideration will be given to those teachers who meet the above requirements. |
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