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UT Tyler + Winona ISD

How are universities partnering with local school district to help build collaborative partnerships and improve student learning outcomes?

See how Dr. Wesley Hickey, Dean of the College of Education and Psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler, and his team have partnered with Winona ISD to support staff development and student learning outcomes.

November 15, 2019 | ElevateTxEd

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“There is potential for powerful and meaningful work when universities and school districts develop authentic partnerships. ”

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

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COEHD to Host Four Summer Camps

Overcoming the October Teacher Slump

7 Secrets to Becoming a Better Virtual Trainer

UT Tyler, Winona ISD Partnership Generates Significant Improvement on Standardized Testing Outcomes

Texas House Bill 3217 Signed into Law, Reinstating Education Degree

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