Call for Scientix 2 Teacher’s Panel

Academic year 2013 - 2014

28/10/2013

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CALL FOR THE SCIENTIX 2 TEACHER’S PANEL Academic year 2013 - 2014

Aim During the first 3 years of the Scientix project, a teacher panel provided support through numerous activities such as: establishing scientific and pedagogical criteria for content collection; analysing, commenting, and rating Scientix teaching materials and resources; giving feedback on the usability of the portal and its services; providing input into the preparation of the European conference; monitoring the dissemination of the project at regional and national level; participating in national and international conferences and events to present the project and participating actively in the communities of practice accessible on the portal.

Now, Scientix is taking the next step forward and has begun the second part of the project. In the frame of this new cycle, and after the success of the first teacher’s panel, Scientix is looking for dynamic, motivated and creative teachers to be part of our new Scientix Teacher’s Panel.

Teachers are therefore invited to apply to be part of the Teachers’ Panel for the 2013 – 2014 academic year, as either Scientix Ambassadors (teachers or ex-teachers with experience in disseminating science education, in sharing their expertise, participating in European projects, etc.) or Scientix Deputy Ambassadors (teachers looking to contribute to science education in Europe with limited experience in European projects).

Teachers from the following countries are invited to apply: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

In total, the Teacher’s Panel will be made up of 30 Ambassadors and 60 Deputy Ambassadors.

Main tasks Be part of and learn about an important European project promoting science education

Carry out dissemination of Scientix activities at national level

Support the Scientix project both at European level and national level

Teacher’s characteristics Basic knowledge of English (understanding, reading, speaking)

Able to attend face to face meetings

If not teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology, he/she must have done it in the past and must have contact and good relationship with other active STEM teachers in her/his country.

Interest in learning and sharing experiences and good practices

Basic knowledge of spreadsheets, email, social media and coordination preferable

Interest and experience in presenting to teachers.

Eager to contribute to the dissemination and sharing of experiences in Science Education.

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Detailed tasks and estimated time required

Tasks1 (November 2013 – August 2014)

Ambassadors Deputy

ambassadors

days days

Mentor the Deputy Ambassadors. 0.5 0

Receive training from the Scientix Ambassador and EUN 0 0.5*

Attend the Teacher’s Panel kick-off meeting, in Brussels 2* 2*

Attend the 2nd Teachers’ Panel workshop to take place in spring 2014 (dates and location to be confirmed)

2* 2*

Disseminate Scientix at national level 1 1

Present Scientix at, at least, one teachers’ event / conference at national level

1 0.5

Offer operational support in terms of pedagogical quality control (e.g. analysing resources available on the portal) and provide feedback on the project tools and services to ensure they are attractive and meet the requirements of a wide range of STEM educators, teachers and pupils when requested by EUN

4 1.5

Support the National Contact Points on their Scientix activities

2 1

Participate in the Communities of Practice (CoP) of Scientix 1 0.5

Participate in ad hoc online meetings regarding the Ambassadors and deputy ambassadors tasks (dates to be confirmed).

1 0.5

Publish in local and social media 0.5 0.5

Report on activities carried out for the project (timesheets, reports on events attended, dissemination carried out, tasks, etc.) as requested by EUN.

1 0.5

TOTAL working days (+meeting days) 12 (+4) 6 (+4)

(*) Days travelling and attending face to face meetings do not count as working days as they are considered training. Training from Ambassadors are not considered working days for the same reason.

Ambassadors:

Number of meeting days: 4 days including travel (travel and subsistence2 covered by the project budget)

Number of working days: 12 days (day rates covered by project budget)

Deputy Ambassadors:

Number of meeting days: 4 days including travel (travel and subsistence2 covered by the project budget)

Number of working days: 6 days (day rates covered by project budget)

1 Some of the tasks may vary for a better implementation and dissemination of the project. 2 Travel includes flight or train from city of origin to city where the event is taking place. It does not include local travel (i.e. taxis, metro, etc) or travel to/from airport.

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Stipend and benefits

Invitation to one of the Teacher’s Panel kick-off meetings: both travel and subsistence covered by project3. These days will not be counted as working days. All the Ambassadors and Deputy Ambassadors are expected to attend. The Teacher’s Panel kick-off meetings will take place in Brussels on:

o 30th November and 1st December

o 7th and 8th December.

Participants will attend only one of the sessions and all representatives from each country will be invited to come during the same weekend.

Invitation to the 2nd Teachers’ Workshop to be organized in spring 2014 (exact location and dates to be confirmed). Both travel and subsistence covered by project3. These days will not be counted as working days.

For Scientix Ambassadors: 1,800 EUR for the additional 12 days of work paid in September 2014, including VAT/taxes after the submission of the corresponding timesheets and debit notes.

For Scientix Ambassadors: 900 EUR for the additional 6 days of work paid in September 2014, including VAT/taxes after the submission of the corresponding timesheets and debit notes.

Reimbursement of up to 300 EUR to both Ambassadors and Deputy Ambassadors for travel, subsistence and conference fees connected to the dissemination of Scientix at national events, upon submission of relevant invoices (reimbursement will be carried out at the same time as the payment for the days worked in September 2014). Boarding passes / train tickets must always be submitted as well as copy of participation certificate. The eligibility of the events will need to be confirmed by EUN before the events.

Possibility to interact with other STEM teachers of Europe.

Notes: Deadline to apply: 6th November 2013 (or until all positions are covered).

Selected teachers will be informed by email by 11th November 2013

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact:

Victor J. Perez-Rubio, victor.perez[AT]eun.org

Dr. Agueda Gras-Velazquez, agueda.gras[AT]eun.org

To apply for SCIENTIX AMBASSADOR:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S3G79WX

To apply for SCIENTIX DEPUTY AMBASSADOR:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3N57QSC

3 Travel includes flight or train from city of origin to city where the event is taking place. It does not include local travel (i.e. taxis, metro, etc) or travel to/from airport.