Frequently Asked Questions - Schools & Colleges
Q1. How much work will it mean for me as a teacher?
Q2. What will be my role as a teacher?
Q3. What will I gain from being involved?
Q1.
How much work will it mean for me as a teacher?
The majority of the project supervision and facilitation is performed by the engineer(s). The role of the teacher (see guidance notes on 'Role of the Teacher') is to ensure the students are in regular communication with the engineer(s) and each other. Monitoring the project progress and liaising with the engineer(s) throughout the project phase is required. Significant teacher input is required with regards to team selection, compilation of the project report and preparation for the Celebration and Assessment Day (CAD). Number of hours input is variable. Teacher attendance at the scheme launch, university workshop and CAD are essential.
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Q2.
What will be my role as a teacher?
The Teacher:
· Works closely with the engineer as a facilitator and supporter.
· Generates interest in the Scheme by Year 11/S5 students and potential Year 12/S6 students.
· Processes Student Registration Forms & arranges student interviews. Click here for an online registration form.
· Progresses the students' work when in school/college, including problem solving, programme, team's written report and Student Logbook.
· Attends all Scheme events, arranging transport when required.
· Ensures that students balance their school/college work and the Scheme project.
· Ensures that copies of the Project Report and the Project Summary are compiled and dispatched as directed.
· Assists the team make further presentation(s) to other students and senior managers and to engineers at the link company.
· Ensures the appropriate risk assessments are in place for all EES activities.
More detailed guidance about the role of the Teacher is available from the Scheme's Regional Director.
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Q3.
What will I gain from being involved?
The opportunity to demonstrate clear evidence of continual professional development thus enhancing personal appraisal and performance assessment processes. Chance to gain formal accreditation through the College of Teachers at two levels, Certificate of Educational Studies (CoES) and Associateship of the College of Teachers (ACoT). Establish or Improve links with higher education and industry thus raising awareness of "world of work" and career issues thus enriching curriculum delivery. Guidance on how to make the most of your industrial link which could have resource benefits for the school.
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