EPI Baja Teacher Fellowship
https://www.ecologyproject.org/teacher-fellowships
Organization: Ecology Project International (EPI)
Grade-level Audience: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
When Offered: January to May
Cost: Cost to enroll, Expenses paid
Format: In-Person only
Application Deadline: The application period for 2024 EPI Teacher Fellowships opens on July 1, 2023.
For More Information: lisa@ecologyproject.org
Description
The EPI Baja Teacher Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to assist with international conservation efforts in the Gulf of California, a World Heritage Site that's home to 39% of the world's marine mammal species.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Complete 40 hours of professional development coursework with a focus on marine biology, desert ecology, and conservation
- Snorkel with sea lions, tropical fish & whale sharks
- Explore marine diversity in the Gulf of California
What will you gain?
The EPI Teacher Fellowship was established in 2013 as a professional development program that gives a diverse range of educators an opportunity to collaborate with one another on real-world conservation projects and learn EPI's methods for teaching field science. The Fellowships are 8 days in length, with EPI funding a majority of the fellowship program costs.
On all of EPI's Professional Development programs, we teach progressive, inquiry-based methods that will allow you to introduce more exploration into your classroom while still meeting those testing requirements. Best of all, we model the methods we teach. Our programs take you into the field. You'll work with scientists and wildlife. This is your chance to explore. You'll return to the classroom with a new set of tools, ideas, and lessons that will inspire your students. All trainings are aligned with the NGSS.
Who should apply?
Formal and informal educators from any country are welcome to apply. EPI's curriculum is best suited to educators teaching science and creative writing, history, and more. The program is suited for educators at the middle school, high school or university level, and applications from these educators are strongly preferred. Applications from educators in any subject are welcome.