WEIGH THE PROS & CONS

Certification: Traditional vs. Alternative

Traditional Teacher Certification Program

Provides pre-service teachers with valuable pedagogy

Rich student teaching experience

Connects pre-service teachers to the teaching community

Opportunity to pair with and receive guidance through a strong veteran teacher mentor

Opportunity to learn from experts in the field

Offers time to observe master teachers and put new skills to use in a safe and collaborative environment.

Most traditional programs offer opportunity for pre-service teachers to engage in the components of planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction

Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Swift, intensive route to the classroom

Little to no opportunity to practice new skills before being submerged into the classroom

Little to no classroom experience

Little to no training in pedagogy

No student teaching experience

WEIGH THE PROS & CONS

Certification: Traditional vs. Alternative

Traditional Teacher Certification Program

Provides pre-service teachers with valuable pedagogy

Rich student teaching experience

Connects pre-service teachers to the teaching community

Opportunity to pair with and receive guidance through a strong veteran teacher mentor

Opportunity to learn from experts in the field

Offers time to observe master teachers and put new skills to use in a safe and collaborative environment.

Most traditional programs offer opportunity for pre-service teachers to engage in the components of planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction

Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Swift, intensive route to the classroom

Little to no opportunity to practice new skills before being submerged into the classroom

Little to no classroom experience

Little to no training in pedagogy

No student teaching experience

Planning for Structured Dialogue to Build Restorative Classroom Practices

As we approach the holiday season and begin planning for the start of a new semester, engaging faculty and staff in dialogue around cultural responsiveness is essential. Better Lesson has provided a step-by-step resource for engaging faculty in structured dialogue about race, bias, and systemic inequities through faculty talking circles. Using a mix of content, instructional leaders can curate experiences that promote reflection and model conversations about race and oppression that will build restorative classroom practices for students and teachers.

Check out this great resource here and share about your experience on social media @ElevateTXEd

https://betterlesson.com/strategy/606/staff-talking-circles?from=search

November 19, 2020 | ElevateTxEd

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