The New Teacher Project (TNTP)

This blog is an up to date, comprehensive view of resources for learning at home. The author provides tips as well as resources for short-term and extended closures.

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March 11, 2020 | ElevateTxEd

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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

The New Teacher Project (TNTP)

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New to Zoom?

Options Still Exist for Research at Our Libraries

LaTonya Goffney, Aldine ISD superintendent speaks on education and the coronavirus outbreak

What’s a Mini-mester?

East Texas Waiver for Certification

WEIGH THE PROS & CONS

Certification: Traditional vs. Alternative

Traditional Teacher Certification Program

Alternative Teacher Certification Program

WEIGH THE PROS & CONS

Certification: Traditional vs. Alternative

Traditional Teacher Certification Program

Alternative Teacher Certification Program