$150 Scholarship to Try Teaching

TLPL 101 -- Inquiry Teaching in an Elementary School (1 cr)

The course requires that you observe a local elementary school teacher twice then teach two science or math lessons.  Yes, that's correct.  You are required to be in the elementary school a total of four times during the semester.  You will teach students using hands-on activities.  We suggest that you allow a 3-hour window to include travel time, set-up, and wrap-up
when teaching the lessons.  All of the schools are on the UM shuttle line.  A background check is required.  TLPL 101 meets for one-hour and twenty minutes once a week.

Why this course?

a.  $150 scholarship if you complete the course with a “B” or higher

b.  No obligation;  by taking TLPL 101, it doesn’t mean you have to enroll
in the teaching program;  you can receive the $150 without any obligation

c.  Give back to your community;  all field experiences done in local schools
with diverse populations

d.  Improve your oral communication skills; you will have the opportunity to
teach elementary school students two science or two math lessons

e.  Transportation is not an issue; all schools where you will do your field
placements are on the UM shuttle or accessible by the metro bus

f.  Share your passion for science and math;  your lesson could inspire the
next generation of scientists and mathematicians;  UM undergraduates have
heard students after their lessons say , “I like science now…I didn’t
know it could be fun.”

g.  “Beef up” your resume and applications to professional schools;
professional schools are looking for STEM students that have something
special to offer; your unique experiences in TLPL 101 would be great to talk
about in an interview

Contact Person: Anisha Campbell, amcamp10@umd.edu