University of North Carolina at Wilmington

The Teaching Fellows Program at UNCW includes several distinct elements that provide our students with a number of advantages. Our program accepts up to forty students per class so that we can offer a very individualized program. We are a close group and the word “family” describes the kind of community feeling we provide. The attention, counseling, and close relationships established between students and faculty have proven to be an outstanding feature of our program. The University is a thriving academic community where a low student-faculty ratio lends itself to a unique learning environment for both pupil and teacher. To complement our academic foundations, all Fellows participate in weekly seminars based on an inquiry approach to learning. The seminars provide comprehensive exposure to the teaching career, each year building on the knowledge and experiences of the previous ones. Upper level seminars provide a unique research opportunity for students. Teaching Fellows play an integral role in the program development aspect for both the Fellows activities and the Watson School of Education. They serve on advisory boards and committees – always bringing their unique insights to whatever they do. Students have a high degree of ownership of the Fellows program and continually help to design and implement traditions for years to come.

The School of Education at UNCW offers programs of study leading to BA degrees in early childhood (birth-kindergarten), elementary education, middle grades education and special education (general, adaptive tracks), and programs leading to secondary (9-12: Math, Sciences, Social Studies, English) and special subjects (K-12: French, Spanish, Music, PE) teacher licensure. Of special note for Teaching Fellows is their involvement with the local schools. The University has close ties with the area’s school districts and an outstanding relationship with their teachers and administrators. Fellows, beginning in the freshmen year, actively participate in the Pre-K –12 learning process through tutoring and field experiences.

There are many other unique aspects to the UNCW experience. With one of the nation’s leading programs in Marine Biology, UNCW is especially attractive to science education majors. There is a strong University-wide focus on leadership and volunteerism and Fellows are often the pioneers in these activities. The Watson School of Education is a state-of-the art facility with new initiatives designed to meet the technological needs of education in the 21st century. Teaching Fellows will find themselves hurtling along the information highway and being closely involved in the University’s dreams and realities. UNCW offers a rare opportunity to blend academic aspirations with social activities and service to others. Its coastal location enhances these possibilities as no other campus can!

To learn more please visit UNC-Wilmington's Teaching Fellows website at: http://www.uncw.edu/tfellows.