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Math and Science Scholars Program: Empowering Future Educators

Collaborative initiative at Texas A&M University preparing top talents for teaching roles in math and science. Program goals include increasing teacher candidates and enhancing classroom settings. Major achievements and program components outlined.

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Math and Science Scholars Program: Empowering Future Educators

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  1. Math and Science Scholars at Texas A&M UniversityTimothy P. ScottDean, College of Science Texas A&M University Kit Price BlountTxCETP Project Director TAMU-Corpus Christi Teacher Prep PI Meeting March 14, 2004

  2. Math and Science Scholars (MASS) Program A collaboration to recruit and prepare the best and brightest to become the next generation of Mathematics and Science Educators • Current trends indicate an increasingly high need for qualified teachers in math and science • Traditional programs are not meeting the need • Innovative approach (adapted from UTeach model)

  3. MASS Project Goals • Increase the number of quality teacher education candidates • Enhance and enrich the classroom settings in which teacher education students are mentored • Build awareness and provide incentives for mathematics and science teaching

  4. MASS Partners Funding Partners • Texas A&M System Regents’ Initiative (initial program start-up) • Sid W. Richardson Foundation (mentor teachers, some fee waivers, and staff) • Deans’ Discretionary Funds – College of Education and Science (fee waivers) • Texas Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation (TxCETP) (Year 2 scholarships) • Information Technology in Science Center (ITS) - National Science Foundation – Noyce Foundation (Yr3/Yr4 scholarships) School District Partners • Bryan Independent School District • College Station Independent School District

  5. MASS Recruitment and Preparation Recruitment • Dean’s Welcome Letter • New Student Conference • Tuition Waivers • Field Experience Preparation • TEFB 201/INST 210 • MASS Mentor Teachers • Scholarships

  6. Course Components of MASS (Baccalaureate Program)

  7. MASS Achievements • Enrollment • Year 1 (2001–2002) 37 enrolled 60% retained • Year 2 (2002–2003) 69 enrolled 60% retained • Year 3 (2003–2004) 80 enrolled 75% retained • Texas Exemplary Partnership Awardrecognized at 2002 Governor’s Conference on Science and Mathematics Education • Article submitted for publication in national science education journal - Math and Science Scholars (MASS) Program: A Model for the Recruitment and Retention of Preservice Mathematics and Science Teachers • TxCETP and ITS Noyce Scholarship Recipients

  8. Establishing a Program • Decide audience (science and/or mathematics majors) • Major departments to involve • Routes to certification available (traditional, postbaccalaureate, alternative) • Decide on logo and recruiting outlets • Coordinate recruitment* among players (Colleges of Science & Education) • Establish learning community

  9. Challenges & Opportunities • Insure access to teacher certification courses • Science faculty buy in • Tracking and Advising Students • Student progress/success • Students changing majors • Continued Funding • Expand MASS to incorporate an induction years mentoring program

  10. Math and Science Scholars (MASS) Program For More Information… Visit the MASS Website at: http://mass.tamu.edu

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