Requirements | Si Noyce | SIU

EXPECTATIONS OF MASTER TEACHING FELLOWS 

Master Teaching Fellows (MTFs) who complete the program will have a new ability to engage students in STEM learning, a real connection to the region’s scientific community and opportunities, as well as the training to lead colleagues and community members into an accessible and engaged understanding of environmental sustainability. To reach this level of professionalism, MTFs are expected to engage in all meetings and activities as outlined in the five-year schedule. 

Each participant is developing a portfolio that includes specified products and artifacts from activities, and a record of accomplishments. These will be identified as the program progresses. 

The general expectations of MTFs are listed below and come under five categories: Program community, Content enrichment, Scientific research, Pedagogy, and Leadership Development. Specific responsibilities will be described in detail and clearly communicated by Noyce leaders as the program progresses.

Guidance, training, and support will be provided throughout to ensure maximum benefit from every experience.  

Program Community  

• Attend all Noyce River Region MTF meetings 
• Participate in program assessments 
• Attend the Noyce regional or national conference once over the course of the program
• Meet with program coordinator on a regular basis

Content Enrichment 

• Complete coursework in Environmental Sustainability 
• Attend Summer Research Immersion each year 

Scientific Research  

• Design and conduct mentored scientific research projects  
• Make professional presentations during program and at meetings of interest 
• Attend science-focused presentations/workshops  

Leadership 

• Complete coursework in Leadership 
• Conduct a capstone leadership project  
• Contribute to STEM education at the Carbondale Science Center  

Pedagogy 

• Complete coursework in Pedagogy 
• Produce and implement classroom lessons  
• Work to collectively enhance STEM education