Teacher Certification:
The combination of academic and performance standards within the framework of the courses presents a challenge to teacher certification. A teacher must hold both a valid Florida-issued educator certificate in Biology or Chemistry, and have six years of full-time, occupational experience (or equivalent part-time experience) in the field. Recognizing the challenge of finding qualified teachers for this emerging industry, Florida's Department of Education recognizes an alternate means of District Certification, which can be earned by attending CERHB's Industrial Biotechnology Teacher Experience.
IBTE is a two week, 80 hour program developed for teachers who are (or will be) teaching courses within Florida's Biotechnology Program (#8736000). The primary aim of this course is to provide experience with the skills, techniques and knowledge within the biotechnology curriculum in the context of working in the industry. In addition, there will be guidance and practice with the preparative steps necessary for the hands-on components of the program, allowing teachers to create "off-the-shelf" kits to be used during the school year. Completion of this course earns "district certification" for existing Biology and Chemistry teachers, enabling them to teach the CTE components of the program.
Industry experience will include the design, development, testing, and manufacture of a biopharmaceutical. Participants will develop an understanding of the departmental roles, and careers, as well as the criteria associated with working in this highly regulated environment.
Course Description
IBTE is a two week, 80 hour program developed for teachers who are (or will be) teaching courses within Florida's Biotechnology Program (#8736000). The primary aim of this course is to provide experience with the skills, techniques and knowledge within the biotechnology curriculum in the context of working in the industry. In addition, there will be guidance and practice with the preparative steps necessary for the hands-on components of the program, allowing teachers to create "off-the-shelf" kits to be used during the school year. Completion of this course earns "district certification" for existing Biology and Chemistry teachers, enabling them to teach the CTE components of the program.
Industry experience will include the design, development, testing, and manufacture of a biopharmaceutical. Participants will develop an understanding of the departmental roles, and careers, as well as the criteria associated with working in this highly regulated environment.
- Hands-on classroom exercises and wet-labs
- Lecture and Interactive Discussion
- Development and Sharing of Best Practices
- On-line Modules
- Field Trips and Tours of Biotechnology Companies
*Our Education and Training Center is located in the heart of Alachua's Progress Corporate Park, home to a variety of start-up and established Biotechnology Companies.
Course Time and Location
DATES: June 17th - 28th, 2012
TIME: 8:30 - 5:00
LOCATION: UF's Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology Education Center
13706 Innovation Drive, Alachua FL 32615
For more information contact Lori Wojciechowski
386.462.3181
lwojo@ufl.edu
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