What is Indianapolis Teaching Fellows?

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows provides an accelerated path into teaching for accomplished professionals and recent graduates from all backgrounds. It is specifically designed for people without prior experience as a licensed teacher.

What is a fellow teacher called?

A teaching fellow (sometimes referred to as a TF) is an individual at a higher education institution, including universities, whose role involves teaching and potentially pedagogic research.

What is a teaching fellow position?

A teaching fellow is a graduate student who teaches a university course and has at least a master’s degree in their research specialty. Their primary job duties are to provide undergraduate instruction, conduct lectures, and oversee any teaching assistants or graders they may have for the course.

Why do you want to be a teaching fellow?

As a Fellow, you’ll practice the key skills all great teachers rely on, working alongside experienced educators in real classrooms. You’ll also receive personalized coaching and support throughout your first year in the classroom.

How do I become a senior teaching fellow?

Senior Teaching Fellow

  1. A good honours degree and possession of a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline + higher education qualifications, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
  2. An understanding of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
  3. Experience in university teaching.

What is Teach NOLA?

teachNOLA transforms talented people into great teachers for students who need them the most. We believe teaching is an honor and a tremendous responsibility, which is why we hold the highest standards of any teacher preparation program. The 2022 teachNOLA application is closed.

Is fellowship a degree?

Usually, Fellowship is provided while pursuing a graduate degree or above for doing research in any specific area. Financial aid of other benefits provided for research activities are called fellowship.

What’s the difference between a teaching fellow and a lecturer?

A teaching fellow carries out the teaching and administrative duties that a lecturer would undertake, without necessarily carrying out research (although Teaching Fellows can undertake research as well). Experience of teaching and supervising students is usually key to securing a post.