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SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS

Bringing inspiring teachers together to accelerate progress

Become an Inspiring Teachers Fellow and dedicate 3-4 weeks to supporting teachers in another context

  • Choose which country to apply for
  • Lead workshops with other Fellows
  • Join a team of 25 inspiring educators
  • Experience education in a new context
  • Support teachers in their classrooms
  • 100 hours of leadership development

Last cohort by the numbers...

521

Fellows

22

Teams

11

Local partners

1,482

Teachers

52,000

Coaching hours

62,000

Children

Help teachers make greater impact

Along the way, you’ll master powerful teaching and coaching techniques and you’ll become part of an energising community inspiring teachers.

A Fellow's Journey

As a Fellow, you’ll make an impact and grow as a leader

You will be part of a team of teachers, working together to run a 3-week long institute for teachers across 10 schools.

We’ll give you all the training, tools and support you’ll need to co-lead workshops with other Fellows and support teachers in classrooms.

Before your Fellowship, you’ll get training and support

Once you’ve applied and had your interview, you’ll get to decide which Fellowship you want to join.

Then, in the run-up to your Fellowship, we’ll give you training and we’ll support you so you are ready for your trip.

You’ll spend the first few days getting ready for your role

Each Saturday, alongside another Fellow, you’ll run a four-session workshop for 8 teachers.

During the week you’ll use coaching to help four teachers put techniques from the workshops into practice.

You’ll run workshops and support teachers in schools

Each week, you’ll co-lead a workshop with another Fellow, introducing new teaching techniques.

Using coaching cycles, you’ll help four teachers put the techniques from the workshops into practice.

You’ll return home energised and as a better teacher

You’ll have mastered techniques, made an impact, built friendships and renewed your passion for teaching.

But that’s just the beginning. You’ll be part of a global community that will be part of your forever.

PROGRAM IMPACT

Our institutes provide a powerful learning experience for both local participants and Fellows alike

Teachers become more motivated and confident using new techniques
Fellows become more effective in the classroom and grow as leaders
*World Bank research shows that techniques used in our programs are improve learning in classrooms.

Fellowship Overview

Be part of a team of 25 Fellows supporting teachers in the Ashanti region to improve outcomes in their classrooms.

We run this program in partnership with Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) and have supported 355 teachers in Ghana since 2019.

Ghana Fellowship Dates
2024
2025

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                  Ghana Fellowship Dates
                  2024
                  2025

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                                  Context
                                  Supporting GNAPS

                                  Our Fellowship partner in the Ashanti Region is Ghana National Association of Affordable Schools (GNAPS). GNAPS is working to strengthen support for Ghana’s community schools.

                                  Education in Ashanti

                                  Class sizes in Kumasi often exceed 40 students and over 55% of teachers report getting no professional development. As a result, learning levels are low in many of Ghana’s schools.

                                  Expanding teacher support

                                  Your team will help GNAPS expand support for teachers in schools. You’ll co-facilitate a series of workshops and support teachers in their classrooms through peer coaching.

                                  Program Itinerary

                                  The Ghana program starts with training and orientation, which prepares you to support teachers through a 3-week institute. Each week combines workshops and coaching and focuses on a new area of teaching.

                                  Program
                                  Pre-Institute: Training & School Visits

                                  After arrival at Accra Airport, your team will transfer to the Elysee Hotel in Kumasi, the capital and cultural center of the Ashanti Region,

                                  You’ll visit schools and meet the teachers you’ll be working with, and then your team leaders will give you training and tools you’ll need for your role.

                                  In the three weeks that follow, you’ll run workshops covering 27 powerful teaching techniques. After each workshop, you’ll use coaching to help teachers put techniques into practice in their classrooms.

                                  Institute Week 1: Routines, Explanations & Student Talk

                                  The institute begins with an inspiring opening ceremony, which sets the stage for the weeks to come.

                                  You’ll then co-facilitate a theory session on the science of learning and facilitate engaging sessions on classroom routines, effective explanations and student talk.

                                  Through the week, you’ll work with teachers in their schools, using coaching to help them to embed techniques from the workshop in their classroom.
                                  After a fulfilling first week in schools, you’ll bond as a team on safari in Mole National Park.

                                  Institute Week 2: Climate, Modeling & Questioning

                                  Building on learnings from your first week, you’ll run a second workshop. You’ll co-lead an interactive session on lesson design, and practice sessions on techniques for modeling, questioning and creating a positive classroom climate.

                                  During the week, you’ll be back in classrooms using coaching cycles to help teachers put techniques into practice.

                                  After another productive week in schools, the team will head off for a relaxing weekend at beautiful Lake Bosomtwe.

                                  Institute Week 3: Scaffolding, Assessment & Peer Coaching

                                  In the final workshop day, you’ll run sessions on creating a motivating classroom climate, scaffolding learning and assessment-informed teaching.
                                  You’ll support the teachers you’ve been working with as they transition to using peer coaching to support each other on an ongoing basis.

                                  A closing ceremony on the final day of the institute will be a chance to reflect on what you’ve accomplished together.

                                  Before you fly out from Accra, you’ll get the chance to celebrate as team by exploring the historic Cape Coast.

                                  How will I be equipped for my role?

                                  We will provide you with a suite of tools to help you run great workshop sessions and to guide you and the teachers you support through successful peer coaching cycles. Some of the tools include:

                                  • The Inspiring Teaching Framework, our evidence-based set of powerful teaching techniques.
                                  • Workshop guides, grounded in insights from the latest research and designed to help you facilitate meaningful sessions in your unique style.
                                  • Coaching guides embedded within the Inspiring Teaching Framework to seamlessly guide you and the teachers you support through a methodical process.

                                  You’ll be able to keep and use these tools in your school back at home.

                                  What is the Inspiring Teaching Framework?

                                  Each week, you’ll support each teacher through three peer coaching cycles. Through the 3-week institution, you’ll help them practice 27 systematic techniques and put them into action through co-planning, observation, and feedback.

                                  The program is designed to be responsive to each teacher’s individual needs. We will equip you with a set of tools that enable you to be responsive to each teacher’s needs.

                                  How does the peer coaching program work?
                                  Weekly workshops and ongoing school visits allow for authentic coaching cycles, each including in-class observation for tailored support, feedback, deliberate and focused practice, and co-planning to implement new learning.
                                  How do workshops work?

                                  There are three workshop days over the course of the program.

                                  During each workshop day, you’ll facilitate four sessions alongside another Fellow.

                                  Each day’s first session is focused on the science of teaching and learning, whereas the other three sessions are practice sessions.

                                  During the practice sessions, you’ll get teachers practicing powerful techniques, which they’ll go on to put into practice in school.

                                  How many teachers will I support?
                                  You’ll support four teachers who all work at the same schools for the course of the program.
                                  What subjects will I teach?
                                  Fellows focus their coaching on techniques rather than subjects. However, we do match Fellows with teachers based on their areas of expertise, including subject and age group.
                                  What’s provided?
                                  As a Fellow, you’ll be provided with food, accommodation, transport, training and support throughout the program.

                                  Start your Application

                                  Applying take 20 minutes. You can save your progress and come back to it.

                                  Get Started

                                  Chat with our team

                                  Arrange a call with one of the team to talk through how our Fellowships work.

                                  Schedule a call
                                  SELECTION PROCESS

                                  Start your journey to becoming a Fellow today

                                  #1 Apply

                                  Applying takes 30 mins. Hear back within 3 days.

                                  #2 Interview

                                  A video call to explore your experience and motivations

                                  #3 Become a Member

                                  Join the Inspiring Teachers global community

                                  #4 Join a Fellowship

                                  Go beyond and make an impact in your summer.

                                  If you’re not already a member and you’re successful at interview we’ll ask you to start by paying for an Inspiring Teachers 5-Year Membership

                                  or submit a general application

                                  Can I save my application?
                                  Yes, you can start your application and continue it later. If you start your application, we’ll send an email inviting you to complete it.
                                  What happens after I’ve applied?
                                  Once you apply, you’ll get access to the portal, so you can track your application. You’ll get a response from us within three days, and if your application is successful, we’ll invite you to interview with us.
                                  How does the interview work?
                                  The interview takes 30-40 minutes and explores your experience, your motivations and your alignment with our mission. It is a chance to ask questions and get to know our team.
                                  When will I be asked to become a member?
                                  After being successful at the interview, we will invite you to join as a member and be part of a Fellowship team. An Inspiring Teachers Membership lasts for 5 years.
                                  Why do I need to be a member?
                                  Membership offers access to training and resources that equip you to be an Inspiring Teacher. Becoming a member will also connect you with a global community of Inspiring Teachers. Your membership fees contribute towards the costs of creating these resources, running programs and supporting our community.
                                  When will I be asked to make contributions?
                                  In the six months prior to your departure, we’ll ask you to make Fellowship contributions in instalments. You will be able to sign in to your portal to make instalments or set up a monthly plan.
                                  Why do we ask for contributions?
                                  Contributions enable us to run programs and make an impact. We won’t ask you to contribute until after you’ve had your interview and been invited to join a team. You can learn more in our General FAQs.
                                  How do excursions work?
                                  Excursions are optional and usually run on weekends. Once you’ve joined a team, you’ll be able to select the excursions you’d like to join from your portal.

                                  Fellowship Overview

                                  Be part of a team of 25 Fellows supporting teachers in the Morogoro to improve outcomes in their classrooms.

                                  We run this program in partnership with Livingstone Tanzania Trust and have supported 780 teachers across 70 schools in Tanzania since 2011.

                                  Tanzania Fellowship Dates
                                  2024
                                  2025

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                                                  Tanzania Fellowship Dates
                                                  2024
                                                  2025

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                                                    JUN

                                                      JUL

                                                        AUG

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                                                                  Context
                                                                  With Silverleaf

                                                                  Our Fellowship program in Tanzania supports Silverleaf Academy to expand professional development opportunities for teachers in Usa River and the wider Arusha Region of northern Tanzania.

                                                                  Education in Arusha

                                                                  Teachers in Arusha face average class sizes of 50 students and over half report getting no professional development. Alongside low-resources, these conditions lead to low levels of learning.

                                                                  Expanding teacher support

                                                                  As a Fellow you’ll co-lead workshops and support teachers in their classrooms through peer coaching. Your efforts as a team will help Silverleaf Academy support teachers to improve learning in schools.

                                                                  Program Itinerary

                                                                  The Tanzania program starts with training and orientation, which prepares you to support teachers through a 3-week institute. Each week combines workshops and coaching and focuses on a new area of teaching.

                                                                  Program
                                                                  Pre-Institute: Training & School Visits

                                                                  After arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, your team will transfer to Usa River.

                                                                  You’ll visit schools and meet the teachers you’ll be working with, and then your team leaders will give you training and tools you’ll need for your role.

                                                                  In the three weeks that follow, you’ll run workshops covering 27 powerful teaching techniques. After each workshop, you’ll use coaching to help teachers put techniques into practice in their classrooms.

                                                                  Institute Week 1: Routines, Explanations & Student Talk

                                                                  The institute begins with an inspiring opening ceremony, which sets the stage for the weeks to come.

                                                                  You’ll then co-facilitate a theory session on the science of learning and facilitate engaging sessions on classroom routines, effective explanations, and student talk.

                                                                  Through the week, you’ll work with teachers in their schools, using coaching to help them to embed techniques from the workshop in their classroom.

                                                                  After a fulfilling first week in schools, you’ll bond as a team on Safari in Tarangire National Park.

                                                                  Institute Week 2: Climate, Modelling & Questioning

                                                                  Building on learnings from your first week, you’ll run a second workshop. You’ll co-lead an interactive session on lesson design, and practice sessions on techniques for modelling, questioning, and creating a positive classroom climate.

                                                                  During the week, you’ll be back in classrooms using coaching cycles to help teachers put techniques into practice.

                                                                  After another productive week in schools, the team will head off for a day trip in Moshi to visit a local Coffee Plantation and hike to a nearby waterfall.

                                                                  Institute Week 3: Scaffolding, Assessment & Peer Coaching

                                                                  On the final workshop day, you’ll run sessions on creating a motivating classroom climate, scaffolding learning, and assessment-informed teaching.

                                                                  You’ll support the teachers you’ve been working with as they transition to using peer coaching to support each other on an ongoing basis.

                                                                  A closing ceremony on the final day of the institute will be a chance to reflect on what you’ve accomplished together.

                                                                  Before you fly out from Dar es Salaam, head to Zanzibar to for some island life, go on a snorkelling trip and enjoy the sun and sand with the team.

                                                                  How will I be equipped for my role?

                                                                  We will provide you with a suite of tools to help you run great workshop sessions and to guide you and the teachers you support through successful peer coaching cycles. Some of the tools include:

                                                                  • The Inspiring Teaching Framework, our evidence-based set of powerful teaching techniques.
                                                                  • Workshop guides, grounded in insights from the latest research and designed to help you facilitate meaningful sessions in your unique style.
                                                                  • Coaching guides embedded within the Inspiring Teaching Framework to seamlessly guide you and the teachers you support through a methodical process.

                                                                  You’ll be able to keep and use these tools in your school back at home.

                                                                  What is the Inspiring Teaching Framework?

                                                                  Each week, you’ll support each teacher through three peer coaching cycles. Through the 3-week institution, you’ll help them practice 27 systematic techniques and put them into action through co-planning, observation, and feedback.

                                                                  The program is designed to be responsive to each teacher’s individual needs. We will equip you with a set of tools that enable you to be responsive to each teacher’s needs.

                                                                  How does the peer coaching program work?
                                                                  Weekly workshops and ongoing school visits allow for authentic coaching cycles, each including in-class observation for tailored support, feedback, deliberate and focused practice, and co-planning to implement new learning.
                                                                  How do workshops work?

                                                                  There are three workshop days over the course of the program.

                                                                  During each workshop day, you’ll facilitate four sessions alongside another Fellow.

                                                                  Each day’s first session is focused on the science of teaching and learning, whereas the other three sessions are practice sessions.

                                                                  During the practice sessions, you’ll get teachers practicing powerful techniques, which they’ll go on to put into practice in school.

                                                                  How many teachers will I support?
                                                                  You’ll support four teachers who all work at the same schools for the course of the program.
                                                                  What subjects will I teach?
                                                                  Fellows focus their coaching on techniques rather than subjects. However, we do match Fellows with teachers based on their areas of expertise, including subject and age group.
                                                                  What’s provided?
                                                                  As a Fellow, you’ll be provided with food, accommodation, transport, training and support throughout the program.

                                                                  Start your Application

                                                                  Applying take 20 minutes. You can save your progress and come back to it.

                                                                  Get Started

                                                                  Chat with our team

                                                                  Arrange a call with one of the team to talk through how our Fellowships work.

                                                                  Schedule a call
                                                                  SELECTION PROCESS

                                                                  Start your journey to becoming a Fellow today

                                                                  #1 Apply

                                                                  Applying takes 30 mins. Hear back within 3 days.

                                                                  #2 Interview

                                                                  A video call to explore your experience and motivations

                                                                  #3 Become a Member

                                                                  Join the Inspiring Teachers global community

                                                                  #4 Join a Fellowship

                                                                  Go beyond and make an impact in your summer.

                                                                  If you’re not already a member and you’re successful at interview we’ll ask you to start by paying for an Inspiring Teachers 5-Year Membership

                                                                  or submit a general application

                                                                  Can I save my application?
                                                                  Yes, you can start your application and continue it later. If you start your application, we’ll send an email inviting you to complete it.
                                                                  What happens after I’ve applied?
                                                                  Once you apply, you’ll get access to the portal, so you can track your application. You’ll get a response from us within three days, and if your application is successful, we’ll invite you to interview with us.
                                                                  How does the interview work?
                                                                  The interview takes 30-40 minutes and explores your experience, your motivations and your alignment with our mission. It is a chance to ask questions and get to know our team.
                                                                  When will I be asked to become a member?
                                                                  After being successful at the interview, we will invite you to join as a member and be part of a Fellowship team. An Inspiring Teachers Membership lasts for 5 years.
                                                                  Why do I need to be a member?
                                                                  Membership offers access to training and resources that equip you to be an Inspiring Teacher. Becoming a member will also connect you with a global community of Inspiring Teachers. Your membership fees contribute towards the costs of creating these resources, running programs and supporting our community.
                                                                  When will I be asked to make contributions?
                                                                  In the six months prior to your departure, we’ll ask you to make Fellowship contributions in instalments. You will be able to sign in to your portal to make instalments or set up a monthly plan.
                                                                  Why do we ask for contributions?
                                                                  Contributions enable us to run programs and make an impact. We won’t ask you to contribute until after you’ve had your interview and been invited to join a team. You can learn more in our General FAQs.
                                                                  How do excursions work?
                                                                  Excursions are optional and usually run on weekends. Once you’ve joined a team, you’ll be able to select the excursions you’d like to join from your portal.

                                                                  Fellowship Overview

                                                                  Be part of a team of 25 Fellows supporting teachers in Bwindi to improve outcomes in their classrooms.

                                                                  Since 2016, in partnership with Great Lakes University, we have supported 600 teachers across 72 schools in Bwindi.

                                                                  Uganda Fellowship Dates
                                                                  2024
                                                                  2025

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                                                                    JUN

                                                                      JUL

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                                                                          JAN

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                                                                                  Uganda Fellowship Dates
                                                                                  2024
                                                                                  2025

                                                                                  JAN

                                                                                    JUN

                                                                                      JUL

                                                                                        AUG

                                                                                          JAN

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                                                                                                  Context
                                                                                                  Supporting Great Lakes

                                                                                                  Our Fellowship partner in Uganda is Great Lakes University. The Great Lakes team is committed to working to expand access to quality education in Kanungu, but with limited capacity.

                                                                                                  Education in Kanungu

                                                                                                  Class sizes average 45 students in rural Kanungu. Over 90% of teachers report getting no ongoing training or coaching. As a result, learning outcomes are stubbornly low.

                                                                                                  Expanding teacher support

                                                                                                  Your Fellowship team will help Great Lakes support teachers in Kanungu. Your role will be to co-lead workshops and use coaching to help teachers apply techniques in their classrooms.

                                                                                                  Program Itinerary

                                                                                                  The Uganda program starts with training and orientation, which prepares you to support teachers through a 3-week institute. Each week combines workshops and coaching and focuses on a new area of teaching.

                                                                                                  Program
                                                                                                  Pre-Institute: Training & School Visits

                                                                                                  After arrival at Entebbe Airport, your team will transfer to our lodge in Bwindi, overlooking the Impenetrable Forest in southwestern Uganda.

                                                                                                  You’ll visit schools, meet the teachers you’ll be working with, and your team leaders will give you training and tools you’ll need for your role.

                                                                                                  In the three weeks that follow, you’ll run workshops covering 27 powerful teaching techniques. After each workshop, you’ll use coaching to help teachers put techniques into practice in their classrooms.

                                                                                                  Institute Week 1: Routines, Explanations & Student Talk

                                                                                                  The institute begins with an inspiring opening ceremony, which sets the stage for the weeks to come.

                                                                                                  You’ll then co-facilitate a theory session on the science of learning and facilitate engaging sessions on classroom routines, effective explanations and student talk.

                                                                                                  Through the week, you’ll work with teachers in their schools, using coaching to help them to embed techniques from the workshop in their classroom.

                                                                                                  After a fulfilling first week in schools, you’ll bond as a team on safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

                                                                                                  Institute Week 2: Climate, Modeling & Questioning

                                                                                                  Building on learnings from your first week, you’ll run a second workshop. You’ll co-lead an interactive session on lesson design, and practice sessions on techniques for modeling, questioning and creating a positive classroom climate.

                                                                                                  During the week, you’ll be back in classrooms using coaching cycles to help teachers put techniques into practice.

                                                                                                  After another productive week in schools, the team will head off for a relaxing weekend at the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.

                                                                                                  Institute Week 3: Scaffolding, Assessment & Peer Coaching

                                                                                                  In the final workshop day, you’ll run sessions on creating a motivating classroom climate, scaffolding learning and assessment-informed teaching.

                                                                                                  You’ll support the teachers you’ve been working with as they transition to using peer coaching to support each other on an ongoing basis.

                                                                                                  A closing ceremony on the final day of the institute will be a chance to reflect on what you’ve accomplished together.

                                                                                                  Before you fly out from Entebbe, you’ll get the chance to celebrate as team by rafting on the Nile.

                                                                                                  How will I be equipped for my role?

                                                                                                  We will provide you with a suite of tools to help you run great workshop sessions and to guide you and the teachers you support through successful peer coaching cycles. Some of the tools include:

                                                                                                  • The Inspiring Teaching Framework, our evidence-based set of powerful teaching techniques.
                                                                                                  • Workshop guides, grounded in insights from the latest research and designed to help you facilitate meaningful sessions in your unique style.
                                                                                                  • Coaching guides embedded within the Inspiring Teaching Framework to seamlessly guide you and the teachers you support through a methodical process.

                                                                                                  You’ll be able to keep and use these tools in your school back at home.

                                                                                                  What is the Inspiring Teaching Framework?

                                                                                                  Each week, you’ll support each teacher through three peer coaching cycles. Through the 3-week institution, you’ll help them practice 27 systematic techniques and put them into action through co-planning, observation, and feedback.

                                                                                                  The program is designed to be responsive to each teacher’s individual needs. We will equip you with a set of tools that enable you to be responsive to each teacher’s needs.

                                                                                                  How does the peer coaching program work?
                                                                                                  Weekly workshops and ongoing school visits allow for authentic coaching cycles, each including in-class observation for tailored support, feedback, deliberate and focused practice, and co-planning to implement new learning.
                                                                                                  How do workshops work?

                                                                                                  There are three workshop days over the course of the program.

                                                                                                  During each workshop day, you’ll facilitate four sessions alongside another Fellow.

                                                                                                  Each day’s first session is focused on the science of teaching and learning, whereas the other three sessions are practice sessions.

                                                                                                  During the practice sessions, you’ll get teachers practicing powerful techniques, which they’ll go on to put into practice in school.

                                                                                                  How many teachers will I support?
                                                                                                  You’ll support four teachers who all work at the same schools for the course of the program.
                                                                                                  What subjects will I teach?
                                                                                                  Fellows focus their coaching on techniques rather than subjects. However, we do match Fellows with teachers based on their areas of expertise, including subject and age group.
                                                                                                  What’s provided?
                                                                                                  As a Fellow, you’ll be provided with food, accommodation, transport, training and support throughout the program.

                                                                                                  Start your Application

                                                                                                  Applying take 20 minutes. You can save your progress and come back to it.

                                                                                                  Get Started

                                                                                                  Chat with our team

                                                                                                  Arrange a call with one of the team to talk through how our Fellowships work.

                                                                                                  Schedule a call
                                                                                                  SELECTION PROCESS

                                                                                                  Start your journey to becoming a Fellow today

                                                                                                  #1 Apply

                                                                                                  Applying takes 30 mins. Hear back within 3 days.

                                                                                                  #2 Interview

                                                                                                  A video call to explore your experience and motivations

                                                                                                  #3 Become a Member

                                                                                                  Join the Inspiring Teachers global community

                                                                                                  #4 Join a Fellowship

                                                                                                  Go beyond and make an impact in your summer.

                                                                                                  If you’re not already a member and you’re successful at interview we’ll ask you to start by paying for an Inspiring Teachers 5-Year Membership

                                                                                                  or submit a general application

                                                                                                  Can I save my application?
                                                                                                  Yes, you can start your application and continue it later. If you start your application, we’ll send an email inviting you to complete it.
                                                                                                  What happens after I’ve applied?
                                                                                                  Once you apply, you’ll get access to the portal, so you can track your application. You’ll get a response from us within three days, and if your application is successful, we’ll invite you to interview with us.
                                                                                                  How does the interview work?
                                                                                                  The interview takes 30-40 minutes and explores your experience, your motivations and your alignment with our mission. It is a chance to ask questions and get to know our team.
                                                                                                  When will I be asked to become a member?
                                                                                                  After being successful at the interview, we will invite you to join as a member and be part of a Fellowship team. An Inspiring Teachers Membership lasts for 5 years.
                                                                                                  Why do I need to be a member?
                                                                                                  Membership offers access to training and resources that equip you to be an Inspiring Teacher. Becoming a member will also connect you with a global community of Inspiring Teachers. Your membership fees contribute towards the costs of creating these resources, running programs and supporting our community.
                                                                                                  When will I be asked to make contributions?
                                                                                                  In the six months prior to your departure, we’ll ask you to make Fellowship contributions in instalments. You will be able to sign in to your portal to make instalments or set up a monthly plan.
                                                                                                  Why do we ask for contributions?
                                                                                                  Contributions enable us to run programs and make an impact. We won’t ask you to contribute until after you’ve had your interview and been invited to join a team. You can learn more in our General FAQs.
                                                                                                  How do excursions work?
                                                                                                  Excursions are optional and usually run on weekends. Once you’ve joined a team, you’ll be able to select the excursions you’d like to join from your portal.

                                                                                                  Fellowship Overview

                                                                                                  Be part of a team of 25 Fellows supporting teachers in Rwamagana to improve outcomes in their classrooms.

                                                                                                  We run this program in partnership with Children Might Foundation and have supported 510 teachers across 60 schools in Rwanda since 2011.

                                                                                                  Zambia Fellowship Dates
                                                                                                  2024
                                                                                                  2025

                                                                                                  JAN

                                                                                                    JUN

                                                                                                      JUL

                                                                                                        AUG

                                                                                                          JAN

                                                                                                            JUN

                                                                                                              JUL

                                                                                                                AUG

                                                                                                                  Zambia Fellowship Dates
                                                                                                                  2024
                                                                                                                  2025

                                                                                                                  JAN

                                                                                                                    JUN

                                                                                                                      JUL

                                                                                                                        AUG

                                                                                                                          JAN

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                                                                                                                                  Context
                                                                                                                                  Supporting CMF

                                                                                                                                  Our Fellowship partner in Rwanda is the Children Might Foundation (CMF). Their team has been working to strengthen education in the Eastern Province through holistic programs since 2014.

                                                                                                                                  Education in Rwamagana

                                                                                                                                  Class sizes in Rwamagana average 51 students and over 40% of teachers report having no access to ongoing professional development. Learning levels in schools are stubbornly low.

                                                                                                                                  Expanding teacher support

                                                                                                                                  As a Fellows you’ll co-lead workshops and support teachers through peer coaching. Your team’s efforts will help Children Might reach more teachers and improve learning in Rwamagana.

                                                                                                                                  Program Itinerary

                                                                                                                                  The Rwanda program starts with training and orientation, which prepares you to support teachers through a 3-week institute. Each week combines workshops and coaching and focuses on a new area of teaching.

                                                                                                                                  Program
                                                                                                                                  Pre-Institute: Training & School Visits

                                                                                                                                  After arrival in Kigali, your team will transfer to the St. Augustin Center in Rwamagana.

                                                                                                                                  You’ll visit schools and meet the teachers you’ll be working with, and then your team leaders will give you training and tools you’ll need for your role.

                                                                                                                                  In the three weeks that follow, you’ll run workshops covering 27 powerful teaching techniques. After each workshop, you’ll use coaching to help teachers put techniques into practice in their classrooms.

                                                                                                                                  Institute Week 1: Routines, Explanations & Student Talk

                                                                                                                                  The institute begins with an inspiring opening ceremony, which sets the stage for the weeks to come.

                                                                                                                                  You’ll then co-facilitate a theory session on the science of learning and facilitate engaging sessions on classroom routines, effective explanations and student talk.

                                                                                                                                  Through the week, you’ll work with teachers in their schools, using coaching to help them to embed techniques from the workshop in their classroom.

                                                                                                                                  After a fulfilling first week in schools, you’ll bond as a team on safari in Akagera National Park.

                                                                                                                                  Institute Week 2: Climate, Modeling & Questioning

                                                                                                                                  Building on learnings from your first week, you’ll run a second workshop. You’ll co-lead an interactive session on lesson design, and practice sessions on techniques for modeling, questioning and creating a positive classroom climate.

                                                                                                                                  During the week, you’ll be back in classrooms using coaching cycles to help teachers put techniques into practice.

                                                                                                                                  After another productive week in schools, the team will explore the beauty and culture of Rwanda with a day trip to Lake Muhazi.

                                                                                                                                  Institute Week 3: Scaffolding, Assessing & Peer Coaching

                                                                                                                                  In the final workshop day, you’ll run sessions on creating a motivating classroom climate, scaffolding learning and assessment-informed teaching.
                                                                                                                                  You’ll support the teachers you’ve been working with as they transition to using peer coaching to support each other on an ongoing basis.

                                                                                                                                  A closing ceremony on the final day of the institute will be a chance to reflect on what you’ve accomplished together.

                                                                                                                                  Before you fly out from Kigali International Airport, you’ll get the chance to celebrate as team by relaxing at the beautiful Lake Kivu.

                                                                                                                                  How will I be equipped for my role?

                                                                                                                                  We will provide you with a suite of tools to help you run great workshop sessions and to guide you and the teachers you support through successful peer coaching cycles. Some of the tools include:

                                                                                                                                  • The Inspiring Teaching Framework, our evidence-based set of powerful teaching techniques.
                                                                                                                                  • Workshop guides, grounded in insights from the latest research and designed to help you facilitate meaningful sessions in your unique style.
                                                                                                                                  • Coaching guides embedded within the Inspiring Teaching Framework to seamlessly guide you and the teachers you support through a methodical process.

                                                                                                                                  You’ll be able to keep and use these tools in your school back at home.

                                                                                                                                  What is the Inspiring Teaching Framework?

                                                                                                                                  Each week, you’ll support each teacher through three peer coaching cycles. Through the 3-week institution, you’ll help them practice 27 systematic techniques and put them into action through co-planning, observation, and feedback.

                                                                                                                                  The program is designed to be responsive to each teacher’s individual needs. We will equip you with a set of tools that enable you to be responsive to each teacher’s needs.

                                                                                                                                  How does the peer coaching program work?
                                                                                                                                  Weekly workshops and ongoing school visits allow for authentic coaching cycles, each including in-class observation for tailored support, feedback, deliberate and focused practice, and co-planning to implement new learning.
                                                                                                                                  How do workshops work?

                                                                                                                                  There are three workshop days over the course of the program.

                                                                                                                                  During each workshop day, you’ll facilitate four sessions alongside another Fellow.

                                                                                                                                  Each day’s first session is focused on the science of teaching and learning, whereas the other three sessions are practice sessions.

                                                                                                                                  During the practice sessions, you’ll get teachers practicing powerful techniques, which they’ll go on to put into practice in school.

                                                                                                                                  How many teachers will I support?
                                                                                                                                  You’ll support four teachers who all work at the same schools for the course of the program.
                                                                                                                                  What subjects will I teach?
                                                                                                                                  Fellows focus their coaching on techniques rather than subjects. However, we do match Fellows with teachers based on their areas of expertise, including subject and age group.
                                                                                                                                  What’s provided?
                                                                                                                                  As a Fellow, you’ll be provided with food, accommodation, transport, training and support throughout the program.

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                                                                                                                                  SELECTION PROCESS

                                                                                                                                  Start your journey to becoming a Fellow today

                                                                                                                                  #1 Apply

                                                                                                                                  Applying takes 30 mins. Hear back within 3 days.

                                                                                                                                  #2 Interview

                                                                                                                                  A video call to explore your experience and motivations

                                                                                                                                  #3 Become a Member

                                                                                                                                  Join the Inspiring Teachers global community

                                                                                                                                  #4 Join a Fellowship

                                                                                                                                  Go beyond and make an impact in your summer.

                                                                                                                                  If you’re not already a member and you’re successful at interview we’ll ask you to start by paying for an Inspiring Teachers 5-Year Membership

                                                                                                                                  or submit a general application

                                                                                                                                  Can I save my application?
                                                                                                                                  Yes, you can start your application and continue it later. If you start your application, we’ll send an email inviting you to complete it.
                                                                                                                                  What happens after I’ve applied?
                                                                                                                                  Once you apply, you’ll get access to the portal, so you can track your application. You’ll get a response from us within three days, and if your application is successful, we’ll invite you to interview with us.
                                                                                                                                  How does the interview work?
                                                                                                                                  The interview takes 30-40 minutes and explores your experience, your motivations and your alignment with our mission. It is a chance to ask questions and get to know our team.
                                                                                                                                  When will I be asked to become a member?
                                                                                                                                  After being successful at the interview, we will invite you to join as a member and be part of a Fellowship team. An Inspiring Teachers Membership lasts for 5 years.
                                                                                                                                  Why do I need to be a member?
                                                                                                                                  Membership offers access to training and resources that equip you to be an Inspiring Teacher. Becoming a member will also connect you with a global community of Inspiring Teachers. Your membership fees contribute towards the costs of creating these resources, running programs and supporting our community.
                                                                                                                                  When will I be asked to make contributions?
                                                                                                                                  In the six months prior to your departure, we’ll ask you to make Fellowship contributions in instalments. You will be able to sign in to your portal to make instalments or set up a monthly plan.
                                                                                                                                  Why do we ask for contributions?
                                                                                                                                  Contributions enable us to run programs and make an impact. We won’t ask you to contribute until after you’ve had your interview and been invited to join a team. You can learn more in our General FAQs.
                                                                                                                                  How do excursions work?
                                                                                                                                  Excursions are optional and usually run on weekends. Once you’ve joined a team, you’ll be able to select the excursions you’d like to join from your portal.

                                                                                                                                  Funding your Fellowship

                                                                                                                                  Use Instalments

                                                                                                                                  Setup a manageable instalment plan that works for you.

                                                                                                                                  Make referrals

                                                                                                                                  Recommend friends and colleagues to save on excursions.

                                                                                                                                  Get school support

                                                                                                                                  We’ll give you what you need to ask your school for support.

                                                                                                                                  Fundraise

                                                                                                                                  We’ll set you up with an Inspiring Teachers fundraising page.

                                                                                                                                  Tax deduction

                                                                                                                                  You may be able to offset your contributions against your tax.