20-U.S.C.-9905
§9905 – Definitions
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Title 20 > Chapter 79 > Section 9905
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- Reference: Section 9905
- Legend: §9905 – Definitions
- USCode Year: 2013
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In this chapter:
(1) Field-based course
The term field-based course means a course of instruction offered by an institution of higher education that includes a requirement that students teach a minimum of 3 lessons or sequences of lessons to elementary or secondary students.
(2) Institution of higher education
The term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term by section 1001 of this title.
(3) Master teacher
The term master teacher means an individual—
(A) who has been awarded a masters or doctoral degree by an institution of higher education;
(B) whose graduate coursework included courses in mathematics, science, computer science, or engineering;
(C) who has at least 3 years teaching experience in K–12 settings; and
(D) whose teaching has been recognized for exceptional accomplishments in educating students, or is demonstrated to have resulted in improved student achievement.
(4) Mentor teacher
The term mentor teacher means an elementary or secondary school classroom teacher who assists with the training of students participating in a field-based course.
(5) Director
The term Director means the Director of the National Science Foundation.
(Pub. L. 111–358, title V, §555, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4025.)
U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage
20-U.S.C.-7423 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Education Grants
In this entry about 20-U.S.C.-7423, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to education grants in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States education grants-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.
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