1 South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program

Mission The mission of the South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and help them develop leadership qualities. 2

Background Each year, the program provides Fellowships for up to 175 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to their school and community, and a desire to teach in South Carolina. 3

Preparation Teaching Fellows participate in advanced enrichment programs at Teaching Fellows Institutions, have additional professional development opportunities, and are involved with communities and businesses throughout the state. 4

Fellowship Teaching Fellows receive up to $24,000, in yearly scholarships (up to $6000 a year for four years) while they complete a degree leading to teacher certification. A Fellow agrees to teach in South Carolina one year for every year he or she receives the Fellowship. 5

On Campus Campus Director Cohort model Committees Meetings Social Events Service 76.1% of all TFs have graduated from the Program 6

Teaching Fellows Institutions 7

Rigorous Identification Process Application - References (2012 watermarked form) - Transcripts/SAT/ACT scores Interview/Presentation Writing Sample 8

Application Eligibility Requirements Application – pplication.aspx pplication.aspx Timeline How can I help? 9

Interviews You will be asked to tell a little bit about yourself. 7 questions have been prepared and will be asked of all students. Interviewers will be writing while you share your responses. You may bring notes to the interview. You may NOT bring portfolios or other aids. Your responses will be rated on the following criteria: How well you communicate your ideas Originality of your responses How well you think analytically to see problems from different perspectives How well you understand world issues and their effect on children 10

Presentation You may prepare and use note cards, but you may NOT use other aids to assist you in your presentation. You will make your presentation to the interview team after they have asked the prepared questions. You will have 5 minutes to share your ideas. Your presentation should include the following: Why you want to become a teacher What you hope to teach (ex: grade, subject) Qualities of successful teachers that you see in yourself and how those qualities will be an asset to a school community Briefly explore a current world event and share its impact on students and learning How you will address ethnic and cultural diversity in your classroom Accomplishments you hope to make as an educator You will have an opportunity to ask questions of the interview team. The number of questions and the degree to which they can respond will depend on the remaining time. 11

Writing Assessment Be familiar with the rubric. Be prepared to use the entire 30 minutes for responding. No one may leave the writing room early. 12

Interview Day Timeline Data collection How can I help? 13

Awards Timeline Teaching Fellows Institutions Payback Provisions 14

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