TCH 207 Chapter 1

The teacher

Art; science

Level of support from parents/admin Availability of resources Class size Amount of time for planning/prof. growth Student misbehavior/school safety Salary and benefits

-NCLB impact (No Child Left Behind) (Standards and accountability movement) -Led by the INTASC (The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education), and NCTAF (National Commission on Teaching & America's Future) -The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

4-year teacher education program 5-year programs with a Master's degree Alternative routes are available for those with existing degrees in other areas

a test of basic skills (Praxis I)

Typically includes four areas of study: General studies Content studies in major or minor Professional studies Field experiences and clinical practice

___ states have adopted programs

formal teacher prep program

recruit teachers for underserved or shortage areas

mixed regarding the effectiveness of these programs

Initial/Probationary Certificate/License (3-5 years) Required and administered by the State education agency Standard or Professional Certificate granted after state assesses performance by video lessons, portfolio, and classroom observations Certificate Test(s) for Initial Teacher Certification and Licensure Tests are often administered before admission into teacher program and at the completion of the program Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers is the most commonly administered test

3-5 years Required and administered by the State education agency

granted after state assesses performance by video lessons, portfolio, and classroom observations

Tests are often administered before admission into teacher program and at the completion of the program Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers is the most commonly administered test

Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers is the most commonly administered test

Temporary permission to teach without meeting qualifications No other state-licensed profession issues emergency certificates to those who are untrained.

Teachers must renew certificates by either taking courses, attaining advanced degrees, or passing an assessment.

Interstate reciprocity allows teachers certified in one state to work in another. 44 states have signed the Interstate Certification Contract

Teachers can start process after 3 years of teaching Includes Professional Portfolio Video tapes of teaching Sample of student work with written commentary Written Assessment focused on content knowledge Successful candidates are deemed board certified