Fellows also enroll in a master's degree program in the college. Course work for the program occurs during the summer before and after the teaching year as well as through courses integrated into the classroom activities during the year. For a course listing, please click here . The course work and on-site mentoring fellows receive encourages them to assess their teaching, reflect on their strategies and develop skills that allow them to continuously learn from practice. Fellows will be employed by the University of Missouri-Columbia during this time period.
Fellows pay their own student fees and fees for textbooks used in their courses.
The MU Teaching Fellowship Program is open to individuals who will be entering their first full year of teaching. Applicants must have completed all of the requirements for graduation at their higher education institution and be eligible for certification in the state of Missouri. Individuals who have held partial year contracts, have served as long-term substitutes, or have been working as a paraprofessional are all eligible for the program. Locations of Fellowship Schools Partner Schools and Districts holding membership in the MU Partnership for Educational Renewal are sites for the Teaching Fellowship Program. The MU Teaching Fellowship Program prepared me to be the best teacher I can be.