The Texas State University-San Marcos Teacher Fellows Program specializes in personalized induction and mentoring of new teachers. Each beginning teacher is immersed in teaching in a central Texas participating school district while completing a M.Ed. in elementary education. The program provides an integrated curriculum focused on principles of constructivist learning, teacher research, project-based learning, and performance assessment.

 

·           Retain promising novice teachers in the profession

·           Assist novice teachers with problems common to beginning teachers

·           Enhance knowledge and skills necessary for successful teaching

·           Integrate beginning teachers into the school and community cultures

·           Refine reflective teaching practice

·           Continue advanced studies of teaching and learning strategies

·           Promote positive attitudes towards teaching