Question 1

What is the expected commitment from teachers who are accepted as Preceptors in the EdEN Interns Program?

Accepted Answer

Signed agreement upon acceptance into the program
Attend a synchronous, virtual, two-hour Preceptor orientation in mid-late August (multiple dates/times will be offered)
Fill out short feedback forms to evaluate your Interns’ teaching performance after each lesson
Commitment to allow Interns to teach nine, 45-minute lessons with your students throughout the school year
Prompt communication with Interns regarding lesson planning, class scheduling, cancellations, etc.

Question 2

Is it possible to have more than one pair of Interns for the EdEN Interns Program? For example, if I teach all the 5th grade science classes on campus?"

Accepted Answer

It is possible to have more than one pair of Interns, depending on the application pool. However, if you only receive one Intern pair, we will work with you to make sure you have the necessary supplies to lead the other sections yourself.

Question 3

Is it possible for EdEN Interns lessons to be taught in Spanish for a bilingual/dual language class?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible, but not guaranteed. This will depend on the number of requests by Preceptors, the number of bilingual undergraduates in the program each year, and scheduling logistics.

Question 4

What type of training will my EdEN Interns receive prior to teaching lessons?

Accepted Answer

Through their year-long UT course, Interns will be trained on classroom management techniques, professionalism, ethics, and horticultural best practices.  They will teach mock lessons prior to teaching your class. They will also observe your classes at least once to become familiar with your students, routines, and behavior management style.

Question 5

How long are the EdEN Interns lessons?

Accepted Answer

2nd-5th grade lessons are 45 minutes; PK, Kinder and 1st grade lessons are 30 minutes.

Question 6

What are some possible lesson topics my EdEN Interns might teach to my class?

Accepted Answer

Possible topics include composting, water cycle, plant life cycle, seasons and seasonality, parts of a plant, food groups and portions, insects and pollination, and more. You will choose at least FOUR lesson topics that your Interns will teach in the garden!

FAQ

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General

When is the application window open and when are acceptances?

Will these programs be virtual or face to face next year?

Is there a fee for these programs?

Can I participate in BOTH the SproUTing Teachers and the EdEN Interns Program at the same time?

Are these programs available for after-school clubs?

Which grade levels can apply?

If I am the only teacher applying for the program on my campus, am I less likely to be accepted?

If my whole team wants to apply for the program, do we submit one application?

How many applicants are accepted into these programs each year?

Do we need to have an existing garden in order to apply for these programs?

Do either of these programs include garden maintenance?

When will we find out if we have been accepted into either program?

SproUTing Teachers

What is the commitment expected from teachers who are accepted into SproUTing Teachers?

How long are the SproUTing Teachers coaching sessions?

What is the difference between the coaching tracks?

Can my school apply to more than one coaching track?

Do you provide funding to school gardens or help schools build school gardens?

EdEN Interns