§ 9905. Definitions

In this chapter:

• (1) 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) The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term by section 1001 of this title .
• (3) The term “master teacher” means an individual—
  • (A) who has been awarded a master’s 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) 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) The term “Director” means the Director of the National Science Foundation.