Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship
What is it?
This is our flagship program designed for science teachers and STEM educators. It begins with an intensive 4+1 day training featuring live sessions, workshops, and Ask Me Anything (AMA) discussions. This is followed by a 4–6 month fellowship where educators apply holistic science teaching in real classrooms, receive mentorship, and engage in reflective practice.
- Who Is It For?
- Middle and secondary school science teachers
- STEM educators and early-career teachers
- Teacher trainers and curriculum developers
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Why Join?
- Transform the way you teach science by blending scientific knowledge with ethics, philosophy, history, and culture.
- Join a global network of educators reshaping classrooms into spaces of inquiry and reflection.
- Receive mentorship and recognition as a certified holistic science educator.
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Program Duration & Format
- Duration: A 4+1 day synchronous training (online, hybrid, or in-person) followed by a 4–6 month guided fellowship.
- Format: The fellowship includes mentoring, reflection, and practice-based projects.
Master Trainer Certification
What is it?
The Master Trainer Certification is designed to take your expertise to the next level, empowering you to independently conduct impactful Holistic Science training and elevate your professional development. It provides an intense, rigorous, evidence-based, and systematic framework for building and scaling system-wide and whole-school transformation. With 250+ teachers across 8 cohorts and 9 countries already teaching science holistically, this certification is a valuable opportunity for both individuals and schools to scale their impact and influence.
- Who Is It For?
- Alumni of the Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship
- Senior Science Teachers, subject specialists, and subject leads
- Senior curriculum designers and school leaders
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Why Join?
- Become a champion, leader, and master, transforming your teaching style and inspiring change in the classroom.
- Gain the skills to lead system-wide and whole-school transformation with a proven, evidence-based framework.
- Receive ongoing support from a network for continuous improvement and professional development.
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Program Duration & Format
- Format: The certification is delivered through four important modules:
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Module 1: Holistic Science Teaching Workshop
A 5-day online or hybrid module. Practical training includes conducting a classroom session with a score of at least 4.0/5.0 on the TEACH Holistic Instrument. -
Module 2: Certification on TEACH + Holistic Observation Tool
A 4-day online module led by a World Bank Certified Trainer. Certification requires achieving 80% on 3 classroom observations. -
Module 3: Providing Effective Feedback & Coaching
A 1-day online module where you will learn coaching and feedback techniques from a World Bank Certified Trainer using the TEACH tool. -
Module 4: Planning & Organizing Holistic Science Training
Plan and execute a training program while reflecting on and documenting your learning journey in a structured journal.
Self-Paced Online Certification
What is it?
A self-paced, flexible Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that introduces the foundations of holistic science teaching. Designed for a global audience, the MOOC includes recorded lectures, interactive modules, and practice-based assignments accessible anytime, anywhere.
- Who Is It For?
- Teachers of all levels globally
- Pre-service science teachers and STEM educators
- Anyone curious about holistic, inquiry-driven approaches to teaching science
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Why Join?
- Learn at your own pace with asynchronous access to lectures and case studies
- Connect with a diverse community of educators globally
- Earn a certification to strengthen your teaching portfolio and professional profile
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Program Duration & Structure
- Fully asynchronous and self-paced
- Suggested timeline: 4–6 weeks (flexible completion)
- Includes multimedia resources, discussion boards, and reflection prompts
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It features - 18 structured modules
- Same expert faculty as our live programs
- Video lectures, audio explanations, and written content
- Interactive formative assessments and engaging summative evaluations
- This course empowers educators to explore holistic science pedagogy at their own pace—anytime, anywhere—while maintaining the rigor and richness of the live experience.
Meet Our Faculty
Dr. Sabieh Anwar
Dr. Tasneem Anwar
Join a Vibrant Global Network
Connect with over 350 educators and 50+ school systems who are actively transforming science education across 100+ campuses.
Empowering Leaders
We are currently training 30+ educators in our Master Trainer program to scale this transformation within their own institutions.
Proven Impact
59% of learners demonstrated increased curiosity and engagement with Big Questions, sparking critical thinking.
44% showed greater participation, reflecting more dynamic classrooms.
51% improved their ability to connect science to real-life issues, strengthening real-world understanding.
Growth of Our Global Reach
350+ Teachers Trained
50+ Partner School Systems
5+ Countries Reached
Transforming Teaching Practices
After the workshop, teachers began to:
Integrate history in science – 90% make lessons more meaningful through historical context.
Address ethics – 73% lead discussions on moral and societal aspects of science.
Ask “big questions” – 84% spark curiosity and exploration.
- Introduce philosophical thinking – 35% encourage reflection and deeper inquiry.